Lifelong Learning and Competency-Based Approaches for a Changing Workforce
Lifelong learning involves the continuous pursuit of knowledge throughout an individual’s life, extending beyond traditional educational settings. Competency-based education (CBE) focuses on mastering specific skills, regardless of the learning environment, allowing learners to progress at their own pace and acquire practical competencies for success. In this information-rich Credentialate Guide, we ask – What is lifelong learning’s role in today’s workforce? How does Competency-Based Education (CBE) differ from traditional education? Why are they important for organisations? What are the challenges in documenting skills acquired through lifelong learning? What strategies can educators use to foster lifelong learning?
WEBINAR RECORDING: How Community Colleges Can Address Skills Gaps, Make Invisible Data Visible and Increase Learner Agency
Held on 31 July, this informative and practical webinar shares a roadmap to skills visibility and recognition, and provide an overview of the technology solutions that can enable community colleges to act swiftly and at scale to address skills gaps.
21st-Century Skills – What They Are and Why They’re Important
We often hear the term, “21st-century skills.” However, it is not often clear exactly what that means and how it relates to things like employability, education, and hiring. As old jobs fall victim to automation and advancing technology, the need for transferrable skills and new knowledge and competencies has increased. In this information-rich Credentialate Guide, we examine the workplace needs of the global economy, 21st-century terms and definitions, what skills are important and how are they are taught and assessed.
Towards a Skills-Based Marketplace: Revolutionising Skill Verification with a Digital Wallet
In this interview, Dan McFadyen, Managing Director of Edalex engages with Taylor Kendal, President of Learning Economy Foundation to explore LEF’s initiatives, including LearnCard and the LearnCloud, aiming to revolutionise education and employment record infrastructure through open-source, interoperable systems a.k.a Digital Skill Wallet. Their conversation anticipates a future where individuals have greater control over their learning and employment agenda, fostering socio-economy mobility rebalancing and lifelong learning opportunities, while the LEF’s vision extends to stewarding this infrastructure’s widespread adoption and impact over the next five years and beyond.
WEBINAR RECORDING – Skills Wallet Solution Providing Students With Employment and Skills Progression Pathways
Watch Nicholas Robert Alderice, the CEO of Learning Vault, Margo Griffith, Principal Skills Consultant of Alex, and Darren Ponman, Principal of Hunter School of the Performing Arts (HSPA), as they delve into the journey of the Learner Dashboard solution from ideation to implementation.
Future-Proofing Educational Strategies in the Era of CBE, GenAI, and Qualifications Beyond Degrees
Dan McFadyen, Managing Director of Edalex and Kate Valenti, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Unicon Inc. explore the evolving education landscape as they delve into key aspects of Competency-Based Education (CBE), the integration of General Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), and the redefinition of qualifications beyond traditional degrees. The conversation is divided into 6 thought-provoking chapters, each shedding light on different aspects of their covered topics.
Tech Enablement of Next-Generation Learning
There is an ongoing transformation of education towards a skills-focused and tech-enabled educational model. The learning community is shifting away from traditional four-year degrees, with major tech companies no longer requiring them and instead emphasising skills. In this information-rich Credentialate Guide, we ask – What is the Next-Generation Learning likely to look like? What are the challenges and opportunities associated with shifting to skills-based education? How can technology, such as digital credentials, be leveraged to create a more robust and accessible system for documenting and verifying skills and competencies? What role do community colleges, vocational education, and emerging technologies like AI play in the evolving education landscape.
Empowering Youth for Future Success by Seamless School-to-Work Transitions and Equitable Education
Dan McFadyen, Managing Director at Edalex speaks with Will Stubley, Co-CEO/Co-Founder of Year13, where they delve into the critical issues surrounding education and employment for young people in Australia and across the globe. The conversation is divided into 7 thought-provoking chapters, each shedding light on different aspects of the educational landscape.
Revolutionising Learning for Lifelong Growth and Success: The Power of Competency-Based Education
Dan McFadyen, Managing Director at Edalex speaks with Dr. Charla Long, President of the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN) where they cover various aspects of competency-based education (CBE) and its future impact. Overall, the interview provides insights into the revolutionary nature of CBE and its potential to revolutionise learning for lifelong success.
WEBCAST RECORDING – Powering Skills and Learning Data through Innovative and Meaningful Digital Badging Technologies
1 May 2023 Duration – 50 Minutes Digital Badge Academy 8th Webcast Last month Margo Griffith met with Digital Badge Academy‘s Jim Daniels and David Leaser to talk about improving interoperability and equivalence for digital credentials and open badges – and why you need to understand RSDs!