Dr. Nan Travers Presents: BC PLAN Information Session

When
October 06, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location
Online
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160
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40 registrants

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BC PLAN Member
This event is free for BC PLAN Members.
GA - General Admission – $10.00
This event is CAD $10 for non-members and non-students.
Students
This event is free for students.

Rethinking Recognition: Emerging Trends in Assessing and Credentialing Learning

What do we really mean by recognition—and how does it shape the ways we assess and credential learning?

Over the past several decades, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) has become widely accepted, with well-established practices across institutions and countries. Yet, as policies and recognition frameworks have expanded globally, innovation in how we actually assess, document, and validate prior learning has not kept pace.

This session will:

Examine emerging trends in assessment strategies.
Explore new approaches to collecting and verifying learning outcomes.
Consider how credentialing practices and messaging influence learners today.

Key Takeaways

Participants will gain insights into:

Current challenges in recognition and credentialing.
Opportunities for innovation in assessment practices.
Ways to better serve learners through more responsive and forward-thinking recognition frameworks.

Join us to explore how recognition is evolving—and how we can reimagine it to meet the needs of today’s learners.

Speakers & Resources

Tannis Morgan, PhD

Associate Vice President, Academic Innovation | Vancouver Community College

A leader in educational innovation, Tannis advances flexible learning pathways, PLAR, microcredentials, and skills recognition.

AI in Practice | Lessons from a Post-Secondary Recognition Pilot

Drawing on VCC's AI-assisted recognition pilot, Tannis will share institutional insights into the opportunities, challenges, and practical considerations of integrating AI into prior learning recognition.

VCC Professional Profile: https://www.vcc.ca/president/our-team/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tannis-morgan-9a49b622/
VCC Prior Learning Assessment (PLAR): https://www.vcc.ca/applying/registration-services/student-records/prior-learning-assessment-and-recognition-plar/

Alan Roberts

CEO & Co-Founder | InSite Information Systems Corp. (Shift iQ and SkillsCheck)

With over 25 years in education technology, Alan develops competency-based assessment solutions connecting demonstrated skills with occupational standards and workforce opportunities.

Beyond Assessment | Turning Skills Evidence into Learning Pathways

Explore how Shift iQ and SkillsCheck use competency frameworks, occupational standards, and AI-supported tools to identify skills gaps and guide learners toward targeted training and qualifications.

InSite Information Systems: https://insite.shiftiq.com/
SkillsCheck: https://getskillscheck.shiftiq.com/
Shift iQ: https://www.shiftiq.com/

Dennis Green

Founder & Principal Consultant | South Arm Training and Development

Drawing on extensive experience in industry, workforce development, and learning technologies, Dennis develops practical approaches to competency assessment and skills recognition.

From Concept to Application | Building AI-Powered Skills Recognition Tools

Dennis will introduce his evolving AI-powered web application designed to support skills assessment and PLAR, sharing insights into its development, capabilities, and real-world potential.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-green-2429354/
Open Competency Toolkit (co-authored by Dennis): https://www.saskoer.ca/competencytoolkit/
Toolkit Publication: https://openlibrary-repo.ecampusontario.ca/jspui/handle/123456789/884

BC Prior Learning Action Network

Email Address: info@bcplan.ca

Mailing Address: 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC, Canada, V5G 3H2