Episode 19: Competency-based Education
In this episode, we chat with Rose Colby, who is involved in a number of different initiatives at the state and national level concerning competency-based education. We ask Rose exactly what people mean when they’re discussing competency-based education, and how a shift to such a model can take place with the facilitation of technology. We also chat briefly about an exciting pilot project in New Hampshire aimed at assessing competency-based learning systems and how such a project might shape the movement going forward. Be sure to read more about the PACE program, take a look at Rose’s book, and follow her on Twitter at @rose_rosecolby.
Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute
Coming Soon
Related Posts
How Students Really Use AI (with Karle Delo from Michigan Virtual)
Self-Efficacy, Culture, and the Path to AI Adoption in Schools (with Dr. Nikolas McGehee)
AI Can Fix What’s Broken in Schools—If We Do It Right (with Aaron Baughman from Michigan Virtual)
The Human Side of Systems Change (Part 2) with Dr. Tovah Sheldon
Out of Order, Still Out of Reach: Variations in Pacing among World Language Students
Cuccolo & Green’s (2025) report highlighted the relationship between students’ assignment submission patterns and final course scores. Given that pacing has important implications for student performance, knowing what assignment submission patterns look like across schools with varying demographics could help prompt early identification and intervention. As such, this blog explores students’ assignment submission patterns based on school-level demographic information.
From Curiosity to Career: Exploring Possibilities with VR
Explore how immersive VR simulations helped students step into real-world roles: from EMTs to chefs, all without leaving the classroom.