By Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel
The approach, known as competency-based learning, could cut in half the time it takes some students to earn a two-year degree, said Roy Pocknee, dean of academic affairs at Broward College. “If it’s successful, there’s no reason why it couldn’t be an alternative for students,” said Pocknee. “I don’t think it’s going to replace the traditional classroom, but it will be an option for students.” Each class in Broward College’s fully online IT program has a syllabus divided into modules, or sections. As soon as students master one section, they can move on to the next, whether that takes them a few minutes or a couple of weeks. Students can use prior knowledge to test out of a section.
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