While Westminster Public Schools has been an international leader in Competency Based Education for over a decade, the innovative approach to public education is still an unfamiliar concept to most people - even to many teachers. Explaining the how and why of a Competency-Based system to fellow educators, students, and their families is an ongoing and essential task. What better way to break down this nuanced subject than with an engaging, accessible conversation?
In the past decade, podcasts have become a popular way to package information to an ever-busier audience that wants to explore new topics at their own pace and convenience. WPS is constantly exploring new ways to connect with our community, and this podcast is just the latest example of how WPS embraces technology to communicate more effectively.
With the help of NotebookLM, an Artificial Intelligence powered research tool, WPS created a podcast that takes a deep dive into how CBS works and why it is so valuable, by asking the question, ”Is personalized learning the future of education?”
Take a listen and tell us what you think. Did you learn something new?