Creatively implementing online competency-based learning in a traditional university: Sometimes you can fit a round peg in a square hole

• In Event: DDL - Competency Based Education

Short Description

This session includes two 30-minute presentations about online competency-based education (CBE) in higher education. Session 1 reviews the history of CBE, current demand, and the influence of technology on recent expansion. Technologies that hold future promise will be explored. Session 2 focuses on lessons learned, from development and instructional viewpoints, in developing and offering an online CBE course in a traditional university environment. The session will end with a discussion and sharing among participants.

Authors

• Christine K. Sorensen Irvine, University of Hawaii at Manoa

• Jonathan Mark Kevan, University of Hawai'i at Manoa

• Ariana Eichelberger, University of Hawaii at Manoa