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Competency

Helpful vocab

• EPIOSSES (cheese so stinky it's not allowed on public transit...in FRANCE)
• HALLOUMI (doesn't melt)
• Carolina Reaper Flakes (Guinness Record for world's hottest pepper)

How did I become a Nacho Expert?

• Overcome inaccurate prior knowledge
• Start simple
• Trial/Error with new ingredients
• Get feedback and continuously improve

What's on Tap?

• Why Competency?
• Integrating competency components
• Tools and Methods
• Strengths/Weaknesses

Why competency?

• The Higher Ed push
• Meaning of Grades
• PBL and inquiry

Current Technology Tools

• Educational Games
• Online Portfolios
• Video production
• Digital storytelling

What we still need

• Side by side rubrics
• Adaptive release
• Random question blocks
• Privacy labeling

Strengths

• Ensures all students understand content/skills
• Students work at own pace
• Builds Confidence

Weaknesses

• Student/Parent Resistance
• Potentially time-consuming
• Tools lag behind aspirations

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