Time to check in with...
Your mentor teacher!
During this meeting, you will be learning what competency-based education is.
CBE Explained
CBE: Competency-Based Education. A flip on traditional education!
At a traditional school, there are "courses" that have lots of content--CBE has skills. Students can demonstrate those skills in studios, or create their own experiences. Skills are valued more than content or courses. Student ownership and voices are more important than courses or content as well.
TO DO:
Watch Lesson 1: What is a competency, anyway? video
Rate yourself on continua- "Understanding CBE"
Watch Lesson 2: What are MY competencies?
activity 2: Tackle the Challenge Board and see if you know your competencies
Watch Lesson 3 video: What is a portfolio?
Complete Activity 3 to find out which portfolio you are in for each subject
Lesson 1: What is a competency, anyway?
Click play on the video and enlarge it to watch and learn:
What is a competency?
How do we measure them?
How do I rate myself on a continua?
How can I plan next steps?
Lesson 2: What are the competencies?
Click play on the video and enlarge it to watch and learn:
What are the competencies?
Where can I find the continua?
Why are these important for student ownership?
MAKE THE COMPETENCIES A BOOKMARK ON YOUR LAPTOP!
Lesson 3: What is a portfolio?
Click play on the video and enlarge it to watch and learn:
What is a portfolio?
How many portfolios do I need complete to graduate?
What does it take to flip to the next portfolio?
How do I know what portfolio I am in for my subjects?
Want to know more about portfolios? Watch Tom's Video from Building 21. It has all the info!
Next Up: Go see your Mentor!
You will be exploring several tools that Google offers.