This week I'm joined by Dr. Cinde Lock, Head of School at Pickering College and author of Connections, Academics & Purpose, to explore why traditional testing isn't enough and what schools can do instead.
We discuss:
• Why students often forget what they memorize for tests
• The difference between authentic assessment and "doing a fun project"
• How community partnerships create meaningful evidence of learning
• Why alternative assessment can improve—not replace—academic rigor
• How AI makes personalized, competency-based learning more realistic than ever
• Practical ways school leaders can begin implementing authentic assessment one project at a time
If you're interested in project-based learning, competency-based education, or preparing students for an AI-enabled future, this episode offers both a compelling vision and practical next steps.
Dr. Cinde Lock LinkedIn Page (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-cinde-lock-014275112/)
Webpage (https://www.cindelock.com/)
Connections, Assessment, and Purpose - Book (https://www.amazon.com/Connections-Academics-Purpose-Designing-Future-ebook/dp/B0G69DCX6N/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K4NXAIOI8ERL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Fs5DYOQRCXzAW23iiPsR0g.Vd564Oy_9_TQfIKWsW-7nrWvzftsrRDzNE4O4pbsbEc&dib_tag=se&keywords=Cinde+Lock&qid=1782574697&s=books&sprefix=cinde+lock%2Cstripbooks%2C111&sr=1-1)
