We would like to present the following information to help you understand our competency evaluation model. In our Tec21 Model, the evaluation of subcompetencies is carried out through rubrics, which have four levels of achievement and specific descriptors, which allow the assessment of the evidence presented by students. The four levels of achievement are: outstanding, solid, basic, and incipient. We invite you to learn more about the evolution of the evaluation process through the resources and documents prepared by the Academic Vice-Rectorate and CEDDIE. In this section, you will find key information that will help you understand the changes, foundations, and tools that support this new stage The following diagram summarizes the key characteristics of the assessment: At the following link, you can determine whether your learning unit records degrees of achievement through the Competency Assessment button: https://tec.rs/PropositoUF Review the supporting resource we have prepared to guide you through the key stages associated with the subcompetency assessment process for your learning unit. We share with you specific answers to the most common questions about the evolution of the evaluation. Check this section to better understand the changes and how they impact you. Evaluation of Competencies What is the Evaluation Evolution that begins in Summer 2025? The Evaluation Evolution that began in the Summer of 2025 is defined primarily by a distinction between Learning Units. Starting this academic term, only certain Learning Units will register the level of achievement reached by students in each subcompetency. This distinction does not imply changes to the Learning Unit's evaluation plan. Instead, it represents a high-level shift related to each academic program's curricular pathway. The Learning Unit that registers the level of achievement of a subcompetency represents milestones in the student’s curricular journey—moments where key graduation profile learnings are integrated and the full development of a competency is achieved. Although only some LearningUnits will record levels of achievement, it is essential to emphasize that all Learning Units continue to develop and assess subcompetencies and contribute to the graduation profile. Learnig Units that do not record the level of achievement will conduct both the evaluation and feedback process exclusively in Canvas. The following diagram summarizes the characteristics of the evaluation process starting in Summer 2025: If my Learning Unit indicates that evidence is evaluated in Canvas, does that mean I no longer develop or assess subcompetencies? All Learning Units will continue to develop and assess subcompetencies. The key difference is that only some Learning Units will record students' level of achievement in the “Evaluación de Competencias” button. Providing feedback on subcompetency performance in every Learning Unit is crucial, as it helps students improve and prepare to demonstrate those subcompetencies in future Learning Units, where the level of achievement will be officially recorded in eLumen. How do I know whether I need to evaluate subcompetencies in my course? Check the left-hand menu in Canvas to see whether the “Evaluación de Competencias” button appears. If it does, then the learning unit is an evaluation milestone, and you must complete and submit the subcompetency level of achievement. How will assessment work when there is more than one instructor in the course? The assessment must be conducted collaboratively, and the teaching team should agree on which instructor will record the level of achievement, as the system does not permit multiple evaluators. What should I do if I receive an error when trying to link with eLumen or if I cannot find the external tool? As of January 2026, the eLumen linkage is no longer used. The process is now carried out through the “Evaluación de Competecias” button, which appears in the left-hand panel of Canvas. Where do I link my evidence now? It is no longer necessary to manually link evidence. The “Evaluación de Competencias” button will appear automatically, and the system will also recognize the evidence as long as its name follows the required nomenclature: Evidencia.#.nombre de evidencia or Evidence.#.name of evidence. Will all learning units have the “Evaluación de Competencias” button? No. Only the learning units that serve as evaluation milestones (formerly called the Achievement Path) and that record levels of achievement will display the “Evaluación de Competencias” button in the left-hand menu in Canvas. How do I evaluate subcompetencies now that evidence is no longer linked? You will evaluate each student’s subcompetencies holistically, considering the complete set of evidence. You may rely on the feedback and review your previous evaluation for each piece of evidence by revisiting the SpeedGrader. It is essential to use the descriptors of the institutional rubric when assigning the level of achievement for each subcompentency. How can I determine the numerical grade for evidence? Using specific criteria to evaluate each piece of evidence—organized within an assessment instrument such as a rubric, checklist, or observation guide—you assign a numerical grade. Each evaluation criterion in the instrument is weighted, and these weights determine the final numeric grade. What should I do if I do not see the Competency Assessment button? Ensure that the learning unit is an evaluation milestone (formerly known as the Achievement Path). If it is, verify in Canvas—under Settings, in the Navigation section—that the “Evaluación de Competencias” button is enabled and visible. Learning units that are not evaluation milestones will not display this button, and it will not be necessary to record degrees of achievement for sub-competencies. Can I submit final grades and then evaluate the subcompetencies afterward? No. Both evaluations must be submitted together. If the level of achievement has not been assigned, the platform will not allow the submission of numerical grades. How will students view the assessment and feedback on their evidence? In all learning units, students will see the grade and feedback for their evidence directly in the Canvas space where the submission was made. Where can I view the level of achievement obtained by my students in the Training Units that record achievement levels? From MiTec, go to My Academic Role -> My Tec21 -> The Competencies I Develop. You will find the Subcompetency Tracking Dashboard, where you can view the results by academic term and Training Unit. . Are the levels of achievement equivalent to mastery levels? No, these are different concepts. The most relevant aspects are outlined below: Mastery levels are different from levels of achievement; there is no equivalence between them. As we know, the learning objectives of each Training Unit (UF) include a set of subcompetencies defined at a specific mastery level. These mastery levels A, B, or C refer to the complexity and depth of the contexts or tasks in which students are expected to demonstrate mastery of a subcompetency. Mastery levels A, B, and C are defined in ascending order, with Level C representing the highest degree of complexity and depth. The evidence design for each Training Unit must take the assigned mastery level into account and define the appropriate characteristics, content, and difficulty level based on it. On the other hand, the four levels of achievement—Outstanding, Solid, Basic, and Incipient—refer to the performance quality demonstrated by the student for a given sub-competency. During the assessment of your students' subcompetencies, have you identified areas for improvement in the rubrics? Now you can send us your proposal for improvement. To do so, we invite you to fill out the form at the following link https://tec.rs/mejora-rúbricas A committee will review the proposals to evaluate their incorporation in the next annual improvement cycle. Competencies