At Skillsly, we continuously develop innovative solutions to enhance students' learning process and assessment. One of our key focuses is supporting learning-based qualification (the English term for ‘Lerend kwalificeren’), an approach that assesses students by gathering various pieces of evidence throughout their educational journey.
We recognize that this method requires a new, dynamic form of digital support, so we are committed to continuously developing our platform to support this process optimally.
We recognize that this method requires a new, dynamic form of digital support, so we are committed to continuously developing our platform to support this process optimally.
What is a learning-based qualification?
‘Learning-based qualification’ is an innovative approach to assessment where educational Institutions use diverse pieces of evidence to determine whether qualification requirements are met.
Unlike traditional testing, where a single exam or assessment often plays a decisive role, the learning-based qualification method focuses on collecting a wealth of data points throughout the student's learning process.
Each data point can be seen as a piece of information, like a pixel in a larger image, which, combined with other data points, forms a complete and nuanced picture of the student's progress and competencies.
Unlike traditional testing, where a single exam or assessment often plays a decisive role, the learning-based qualification method focuses on collecting a wealth of data points throughout the student's learning process.
Each data point can be seen as a piece of information, like a pixel in a larger image, which, combined with other data points, forms a complete and nuanced picture of the student's progress and competencies.
A versatile assessment system
A crucial aspect of learning-based qualification is that evidence collection isn't confined to a single moment; it's spread across various learning stages. This allows for a versatile and detailed view of the student.
Different assessment forms, such as practical assignments, reflections, feedback from various assessors, and external internships, serve as data points. This wide variety of evidence offers a more comprehensive view of the competencies the student has developed. Based on these diverse sets of evidence, educational teams can determine whether a student meets the set qualification requirements.
Different assessment forms, such as practical assignments, reflections, feedback from various assessors, and external internships, serve as data points. This wide variety of evidence offers a more comprehensive view of the competencies the student has developed. Based on these diverse sets of evidence, educational teams can determine whether a student meets the set qualification requirements.
Simplifying feedback and progress tracking
Skillsly is increasingly designed to support the new methods within education. Collecting evidence and feedback from mentors or external sources is made simple. This will be expanded in 2025 with a skills matrix, enabling students and teachers to monitor progress at a glance.
Central to this is collecting data points and evidence, including gathering feedback from multiple perspectives. Skillsly makes it easy for teachers and students to understand development fully.
Central to this is collecting data points and evidence, including gathering feedback from multiple perspectives. Skillsly makes it easy for teachers and students to understand development fully.
Multidisciplinary feedback
We are also working on capabilities for multidisciplinary feedback. Students must receive input from various perspectives, such as workplace mentors, teachers, and external assessors.
Therefore, we are developing a system that makes consolidating feedback from different individuals in one place more accessible. This ensures that all assessors and mentors have access to a complete overview of the student's progress, which is essential for an informed qualification decision.
Therefore, we are developing a system that makes consolidating feedback from different individuals in one place more accessible. This ensures that all assessors and mentors have access to a complete overview of the student's progress, which is essential for an informed qualification decision.
Focus on collaboration and guidance.
We strongly believe in collaboration among students, teachers, and external assessors. Our platform is designed to facilitate communication and guidance around the learning process. A key pillar in supporting learning qualification is ensuring that feedback is gathered quickly and efficiently and communicated back to students in a way that aids their learning.
We are working on integrating automatic notifications and targeted feedback systems to ensure that mentors and assessors have timely insights into the student's progress and that students can actively work with the feedback they receive.
We are working on integrating automatic notifications and targeted feedback systems to ensure that mentors and assessors have timely insights into the student's progress and that students can actively work with the feedback they receive.
A future-focused platform
Our ongoing development aims to provide a sustainable solution for education. We understand that learning qualification is not only a new approach to assessment but also a shift in how education is organized. That's why we continue improving our platform to support teachers in guiding students and providing students with the tools to take control of their development.
Skillsly aims to bridge the learning and assessment processes. With our ongoing innovations in supporting learning qualifications, we are determined to become an essential partner for educational institutions embracing this forward-thinking method.
Skillsly aims to bridge the learning and assessment processes. With our ongoing innovations in supporting learning qualifications, we are determined to become an essential partner for educational institutions embracing this forward-thinking method.