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GotTechED Episode 7: Competency-Based Grading and the Technology Integration Matrix
In this episode, Guise and Nick talk about competency-based grading and standards-based grading. They talk about the Technology Integration Matrix as a possible replacement for the SAMR Model. After a teacher’s inquiry, they explore the differences between standards-based grading and competency-based learning. Finally, Guise and Nick argue within the category of “Extensions” in their seventh Tech Battle Royale!
Characteristics of a Good Teacher
Teacher Question:
What is the difference between standards-based grading and competency-based learning?
What is the Technology Integration Matrix
Technology Integration Matrix
Tech Battle Royale: Topic “Extensions”
Guise argues Checkmark https://www.checkmarkclass.com/
Nick argues Kaizena https://www.kaizena.com/
Music Credits:
The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/
@bensounds https://www.bensound.com/
Social Media:
Guise on Twitter @guisegotteched
Nick on Twitter @nickgotteched
GotTechED the Podcast on Twitter @wegotteched
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In this episode, Guise and Nick talk about competency-based grading and standards-based grading. They talk about the Technology Integration Matrix as a possible replacement for the SAMR Model. After a teacher’s inquiry, they explore the differences between standards-based grading and competency-based learning. Finally, Guise and Nick argue within the category of “Extensions” in their seventh Tech Battle Royale!
Characteristics of a Good Teacher
Teacher Question:
What is the difference between standards-based grading and competency-based learning?
What is the Technology Integration Matrix
Technology Integration Matrix
Tech Battle Royale: Topic “Extensions”
Guise argues Checkmark https://www.checkmarkclass.com/
Nick argues Kaizena https://www.kaizena.com/
Music Credits:
The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/
@bensounds https://www.bensound.com/
Social Media:
Guise on Twitter @guisegotteched
Nick on Twitter @nickgotteched
GotTechED the Podcast on Twitter @wegotteched
Other Relatable Episodes:
Implementing a Personalized Learning Approach
Personalized Learning Methods of Best Practice
Starting From The Beginning
New Teacher Tips, Homework?, & 21st pen pals
STEM Misconceptions, 21st Century Mindset, and Teachers as Leaders
Effective, Yet Simple Methods of Introducing Real-Life Problems into Your Classroom
Project-Based Learning from Idea to...
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