“Future-Proofing” Learning and Assessment
Much about what lies ahead cannot yet be known, of course. But we can be sure that the future of work will require a potent blend of technical skills, professional skills, and human literacies. And while formal degrees and credentials will continue to be important, we believe that hiring decisions will increasingly focus on the demonstration of skills and competencies, regardless of how and where they were developed. This means that assessment will need to move beyond testing and become as robust, engaging, and authentic as the best learning experiences.
EXPERTISE IN COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION
Competency-based education (CBE) and learning models are transforming higher education, workforce training, and corporate learning. With valid assessment, they provide measurable and demonstrable evidence of learning. Competency models are based on core employability skills in our rapidly changing economy and cover a broad range of human, technical, and professional skills.
TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS
Success in the rapidly evolving workplace demands individuals with strong digital as well as human skills. But even more important is the capacity to learn and adapt. We work with employers and educational providers to create what the World Economic Forum calls “a new learning and working ecosystem-a shared vision for talent.”
NAVIGATING COMPLEX BUSINESS CHALLENGES
Business leaders sometimes believe they have to choose between present growth or future opportunities. Our approach is “both and”: we help businesses develop strategies that ensure healthy results day as well as a workforce that can meet the demands of tomorrow.
Transforming Learning. Transforming Lives.
We develop and deliver transformative learning solutions, bringing exceptional expertise in competency-based education, project-based learning and authentic assessment. Our method is based on “backwards design” informed by employers and embedded in analysis of labor market data. We also work with our partners on strategic planning, market positioning and research, accreditation reviews, and product management.
Our Blogs
Texas State Technical College is Partnering with Volta Learning Group to Advance CBE
Volta Learning Group (VLG) is thrilled to be partnering with Texas State Technical College (TSTC) as they transition...
THREE CRUCIAL QUESTIONS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
I cringe a little when I hear the phrase, much bandied about these days: “don’t waste a good crisis.” It seems...
Where are “Soft” Skills in College Prep?
I recently had the opportunity to travel to another culture – by which I mean, K-12. Though I have spent most of my...
Great kickoff yesterday to second phase of this transformation community college design work! Congrats to an amazing team @Eddesignlab @kathdelaski
👏 Thanks to all who attended our #Micropathways National Convening!
Key links:
🔑 Download our Insights Brief: https://bit.ly/3IkFyUg
🔑 Community College Growth Engine Fund: https://bit.ly/3FGvjaP
🔑 Explore all 30 #Micropathways by industry sector ⬇️
https://eddesignlab.org/micro-pathways/
We were happy to join in the important conversations about a cross-disciplinary research paradigm to develop a new science of #workinglearners @mitchellatedf @workshiftnews
https://bit.ly/3GuqeUl
Great article by Sean Gallagher. https://bit.ly/3qomCfM "All kinds of new credentials are proliferating, but they aren’t guided by any consistent central framework, and they aren’t yet necessarily “compatible” in ways that can truly reshape job acquisition or degree attainment."
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