Getting Smart Podcast Tim Knowles and Amit Sevak on What To Do with the Carnegie Unit
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Jul 19, 2023 Amit Sevak, CEO of ETS, and Tim Knowles, 10th president of the Carnegie Foundation, discuss rethinking assessment and measurement in education. They explore the need for a skills-based approach, addressing inequities, building portraits of graduates, and measuring skills that matter. They highlight the importance of flexibility, quick feedback, and a shared understanding of educational activities.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Intersection of Business and Education
02:25 • 6min
Evolving Education towards Skill Development
08:19 • 5min
Opportunity in Education: Addressing Inequities and Emphasizing Human Skills
13:07 • 4min
Building Portraits of Graduates: Variability and Flexibility
16:58 • 15min
Measuring and Assessing Skills that Matter
31:49 • 13min