About Episode 6:
In this episode, join hosts Thomas Cavanagh and Kelvin Thompson as they discuss online competency-based education (CBE) in its various forms. Tom and Kelvin consider whether CBE is evolutionary, revolutionary, or both as higher education institutions innovate in the ways they serve their students.
Episode 6 Show Notes:
Please find various show notes and resources below.
Episode Synopsis via Twitter
View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter
Coffee Links
Coffee Profile: Ethiopian Yirgacheffe (featured in this episode)
Written description of the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
Video highlights of the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony in traditional home (pouring happens at 7:16)
Short video (2:49) introducing the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony by American visitor
Information on Ethiopian regional coffees including Yirgacheffe
Information on the Yirgachefe [sic] region of Ethiopia
Background Reading
Competency v. Mastery by John F. Ebersole
The Landscape of Competency-Based Education: Enrollments, Demographics, and Affordability
“Experimental Sites” Approved by US Department of Education
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)
The Iron Triangle: College Presidents Talk about Costs, Access and Quality
Cracking the Credit Hour by Amy Laitinen
Institution Examples
CBE at Western Governor’s University
CBE at Brandman University
Credit by Exam at Excelsior College
