Lifelong Learning and Competency-Based Approaches for a Changing Workforce

Edalex Guide - Lifelong Learning and Competency-Based Approaches for 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?

Edalex selected for a fifth consecutive placement in the HolonIQ ANZ EdTech 50 in 2024

Edalex selected for a fifth consecutive placement in the HolonIQ ANZ EdTech 50 in 2024

Edalex, a company that provides organisations with a single source of truth for skills and learning data, has been included in the HolonIQ 2024 ANZ EdTech 50 list for the fifth consecutive year. This recognition highlights Edalex’s ongoing contributions to the education technology sector in Australia and New Zealand. The company’s focus on skills-based solutions and integration of new technologies, such as gen AI, has solidified its position as a leader in the field.

HSPA recognised at Public Education Awards 2024 in Secretary’s Award for School Achievement for their Mastery Learning System

Hunter School of Performing Arts won the Secretary’s Award for School Achievement at the Public Education Awards 2024 for their Mastery Learning System. Image credit: Rod Thompson, Newcastle Weekly.

Edalex congratulates the Hunter School of Performing Arts (HSPA) for winning the Secretary’s Award for School Achievement for their Mastery Learning System. Co-designed with Edalex and Learning Vault, this innovative system has been recognised both nationally and internationally. The award, presented by NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar PSM at Sydney Town Hall, highlights HSPA’s dedication to enhancing learning experiences and fostering student achievement.

HSPA named a 5-Star Innovative School 2023 in The Educator report for Mastery Learning

HSPA Has Been Named One of the 5-Star Innovative School 2023 by The Educator Australia for Mastery-Learning, which was co-designed with Edalex and Learning Vault

Edalex, the company powering organisations’ single source of truth for skills and learning data, enthusiastically congratulates the Hunter School of Performing Arts (HSPA) for being named one of the ‘5-Star Innovative Schools 2023’ by The Educator for their work around mastery learning, credentialing and Learner Dashboard innovations, which were co-designed with Edalex and Learning Vault using the Credentialate and openRSD platforms.

Tech Enablement of Next-Generation Learning

Credentialate Guides - 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.

How to Get Skills From Your Curriculum to a Digital Wallet

How to Get Skills From Your Curriculum to a Digital Wallet

Making the shift to skills starts with a process that many find challenging: surfacing skills that are actually taught and learned through existing courses, and making them visible to educators, learners, and employers. For that to happen we need to move from conceptual discussions to the realm of practical application.