Cinde Lock: How to Move Beyond Tests - Building Authentic Learning Through Connections, Assessment, and Purpose

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 testsThe difference between authentic assessment and "doing a fun project"How community partnerships create meaningful evidence of learningWhy alternative assessment can improve—not replace—academic rigorHow AI makes personalized, competency-based learning more realistic than everPractical ways school leaders can begin implementing authentic assessment one project at a timeIf 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 PageWebpageConnections, Assessment, and Purpose - Book