Design Principles in Competency-Based Education

In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen and Rebecca Midles discuss the Getting Smart Learning Innovation Framework, designed to catalyze systems change in education. They explore how personalized, competency-based learning models integrated with AI can meet the diverse needs of students and overcome the systemic challenges currently facing education. The conversation highlights the framework's focus on community-driven visions, adaptive learning models, and innovative signaling methods to ensure meaningful credentialing and assessment. Join us as we uncover the potential of this framework to lead educational systems toward new horizons, addressing pressing issues such as equity and access while empowering learners and leaders alike.

• (00:00) Introduction to the Framework
• (03:00) The Role of Leadership in Education
• (09:59) The Importance of R&D in Schools
• (19:39) Overview of the Framework
• (26:16) Learning from Implementation
• (29:50) Debates and Discussions
• (34:39) Next Steps and Conclusion

• Watch full video here
• Read the full blog
• The Getting Smart Learning Innovation Framework
• Building Systems That Serve: The Power of the Getting Smart Innovation Framework
• What is the Evolving Role of Future Educators? 
• How can we reimagine where learning happens? Designing schools as community hubs within a personalized ecosystem
• The Transcript Trap: Why Our Students Need Credentials, Not Just Grades