Director of Curriculum North Dakota Center for Distance Education Grand Forks, ND, United States
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Abstract Description : In this presentation, we will explore the innovative processes at the North Dakota Center for Distance Education (NDCDE) for adapting vendor-made curriculum to create customized assessments that align with state standards. By collaborating with subject matter experts, we identify gaps and modify assessments and assignments to ensure they meet educational standards while incorporating real-world learning experiences through project-based assessments. Attendees will gain practical insights into our strategies for fostering authentic learning opportunities that prepare students for real-world challenges, moving towards a competency-based education model.
If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: Curriculum, Customized, SME, Standards Alignment
Learning Objectives:
Understand the NDCDE process for customizing vendor-made curriculum to align assessments with state standards.
Identify strategies for incorporating project-based assessments that foster authentic learning and prepare students for real-world applications in a competency-based education framework.
Analyze methods for leveraging data to evaluate and improve curriculum effectiveness, ensuring continuous alignment with state standards and student learning goals.
