Episode 56: Competency Based Education

On this episode of Under the Hat, we get to talk about Competency Based Education with Aman Sahota. Aman shares his work in this area with AI learner profiles, and the research he has done Toronto. Aman Sahota is the co-founder of Factors Education, an award-winning edtech startup dedicated to transforming learning. A passionate lifelong learner, Aman has honed his expertise through prestigious accelerator programs like Next AI. His commitment to education extends beyond entrepreneurship; a pivotal 6-month road trip across the US, engaging with diverse schools, conferences, and districts, provided him with invaluable ground-level insights into the educational landscape. Aman is a recognized community leader, driving impactful change through his work with multiple non-profit organizations. He serves as the education co-lead for Anti-Racism initiatives in the Region of Peel, one of Canada's most diverse regions, and is a director at the Canadian Council of Black Elder Trailblazers. An accomplished international speaker, Aman frequently shares his vision and expertise at major conferences, including FETC and ISTE, inspiring educators and innovators globally.Want to learn more from Aman? Here are the links and the resources he shared on the pod: https://scalingstudentsuccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025PolicyWhitePaper.pdfhttps://www.sandiego.gov/ccel#:~:text=Comic%2DCon%C2%AE%20Conference%20for,is%20open%20to%20the%20public.https://www.regents.nysed.gov/sites/regents/files/FB%20Monday%20-%20New%20York%20State%20Graduation%20Measures%20Initiative%20-%20.pdf