"Competency-based education has a lot to be said for it. It allows students who have picked up skills elsewhere to move quickly through a sequence, rather than spending time and money reviewing what they already know."
"Ideally, CBE isn't just a series of tests. Done well, it focuses instruction on the areas that students need while sparing them gratuitous redundancy."
"In this metaphor, CBE is the tuna fish. It may or may not be to your taste, but it's legitimate food. That makes AI the hot fudge, which seems about right: It has a lot of people drooling, even if it appears at this point to be empty calories."
Competency-based education (CBE) allows students to progress based on skills rather than time spent in class. This method can help students bypass redundant learning and focus on areas needing improvement. While CBE has benefits, the integration of AI raises concerns about the depth of learning. AI can facilitate rapid completion of courses, but it may lead to superficial understanding. The metaphor of tuna fish and hot fudge illustrates the potential mismatch between CBE and AI, where each has its merits but may not combine effectively for true educational value.
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