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Embracing AI and GPT Tools for Competency-Based Learning in Online Education

Abby Dougherty
5 min readJul 17, 2024
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Competency-based learning (CBL) is gaining traction as an approach to tailor educational experiences to individual learners. By focusing on the mastery of specific skills and knowledge, CBL allows students to progress at their own pace, ensuring a deeper and more personalized learning experience. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and GPT tools into this model can significantly enhance its effectiveness, making education more accessible, efficient, and engaging.

In this blog post, we will explore how AI and GPT tools, alongside the critical role of educators, can revolutionize competency-based learning in online education settings.

Personalized Learning Paths

AI and GPT tools create personalized learning paths by analyzing students’ strengths, weaknesses, and preferences. These tools provide customized content and resources that cater to individual needs, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to master specific competencies. This personalization leads to a more effective and efficient learning process (Smith, 2023).

Example: AI-driven platforms assess a student’s initial knowledge and skills through diagnostic tests. Based on the results, the system recommends specific modules or resources that…

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Abby Dougherty
Abby Dougherty

Written by Abby Dougherty

Abby Dougherty, PhD, loves to learn, and produce scholarship on relational-cultural theory, virtual reality, AI, and using mindfulness in counselor education.

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