By Anthony Cody. The rise of Competency Based Education as a supposed alternative to schooling driven by standardized tests is prompting an interesting debate. I first wrote about CBE last November, in response to a version offered by tech-ed entrepreneur Tom Vander Ark. My primary concern was that teacher and student autonomy will inevitably suffer when learning is defined as a series of outcomes, and systems are built to constantly monitor student progress towards these results. I am happy to see teachers using whatever tools they like, including computers, to assess student learning. I am not supportive, however, of designing … Continue reading Should Teachers Join in Building “Learning Management Systems”?