EdTech Magazine

JUNE 12, 2018

How Microcredentials Help Educators Develop New Tech Skills. In addition to their daily task of educating students, teachers must also continue to learn. Traditionally, that requires educators to take courses, whether in the classroom or online. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 06/12/2018 - 10:24. A lot is demanded of teachers.

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Doug Levin

OCTOBER 25, 2015

Tom Vander Ark of Getting Smart has argued that “ parent-managed learner profiles ” will by key to both enabling and scaling personalization in education. “It is much more efficient, secure, and simple than what you can find today in the industry.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 1, 2014

The educator plan allows you to add your students as contributors without them having to create an account. Mission & digital badge calendar - add a learning mission for students to accomplish each day and have a digital badge they will receive if they succeed. Take a screenshot of your calendar.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Southern New Hampshire University ( SNHU ) and nonprofit LRNG have agreed to merge into one behemoth education organization with an ambitious goal: to streamline the disjointed pathways between K-12, higher education and the workforce and create something altogether more cohesive. “We Today, badges don’t count as credit.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Several years ago, gamification was an emerging trend and even named one of the Horizon Report’s Top 10 things driving educational change. The gaming industry thrived, and educators looked for ways to capitalize on that. Break Out of the Digital Mold. It validates their skills by giving them a badge to display.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 29, 2022

strengthening regionally specific industry-educator partnerships. The Kentucky Valley Education Cooperative (KVEC) provides free, competency-based flexible, professional learning opportunities for rural K-12 educators via micro-credentials. Read the complete KVEC case study here. million from the U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2019

This requires a balancing act: How do educators leverage connected technology without putting student data and other critical information at risk? Consider the work of Aurora Public Schools , which serves more than 60 area schools and was recently recognized as a leader in education by nonprofit group Colorado Succeeds.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 12, 2019

These competency-based micro-credentials provide the pathway to earning certification as a PBS Certified Media Literacy Educator. A certification for educators in all grades, all subjects. It is a series of small steps that takes the students on a journey of empowerment to become active citizens in the digital world.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 24, 2017

Below, watch the live video interviews baby Savvy conducted with Noah Geisel and Derek Larson who talk about why digital badges and #PassTheScopeEDU. He talked about digital badging and the Finnish education system. Noah Geisel: Why Digital Badges? Savvy interviewing @SenorG Now!!!

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The post Digital Badges in the Classroom (What, When, & How) – SULS096 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Let’s talk digital badges with the experts: Cate Tolnai and Jen Gibson! Digital badges can help us engage students (even remote learners). What Are Digital Badges?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2014

A year ago, I created a technology course on Moodle for Spanish teachers as part of the Ministry of Education of Spain. Three months ago these teachers were new to integrating digital storytelling projects, integrating technology, social bookmarking, and connecting with teachers online. – Peter Drucker.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 19, 2018

If you attend any of my presentations in Chicago or attend virtually by watching any of the live streamed interviews and presentations shared on Twitter( @ShellTerrell ), then you have the opportunity to receive a digital badge and to receive some incredible giveaways! Where to Catch Us! 6/25, at the Buncee Booth (#2136) at 2 p.m.,

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 24, 2017

Baby Savvy was excited to catch up with two of our favorite educators. Barbara Bray ( @BBray27 ) shared her work with Universal Design Learning, digital badges, and makerspaces. Below, watch the live video interviews. Baby Savvy spoke to Rodney Turner (@TechyTurner) about student voice and pivot tables.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

Our esteemed panelists who are educators in the US, Greece, and Portugal, include Lisa Dabbs ( @TeachWithSoul ), Theodora Papapanagiotou, ( @DoraPap72 ), Nikki D Robertson ( @NikkiDRobertson ) Christina Chorianopoulou ( @Kryftina ) and Cristina Monteiro Silva ( @cristimsilva ). Ask me about training your teachers, ShellyTerrell@gmail.com !

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2018

On April 26, celebrate PowerofEcon on Twitter with Discovery Education, CME Group, and their Econ Essentials Program. And Amy, you’re working with digital badges or open badges in elementary school. What are open badges, and how does this work with elementary kids? Help us understand. Twitter: @amycooper100.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2019

I started this blog 10 years ago, which was shortly after using Twitter and other social media tools to connect with educators. If you enjoy these resources, then take one of my fully accredited continuing education and graduate online courses or check out my latest book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with EdTech Missions !

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 16, 2017

June 27th, from 11:45 am–12:45 pm, in Room 301BC, I will be part of the ISTE panel, Personalize Professional Learning with Digital Badges and Micro-credentials , along with digital badging gurus Rich Dixon, Noah Geisel, and Cate Tolnai. June 24th, is the Hack Education Unconference in San Antonio. Join us Sat.,

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 1, 2014

The educator plan allows you to add your students as contributors without them having to create an account. Mission & digital badge calendar - add a learning mission for students to accomplish each day and have a digital badge they will receive if they succeed. Take a screenshot of your calendar.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

The desire to increase agency in the form of voice, choice, and advocacy should be viewed as just as important for educators (teachers and administrators) as it is for students. For sustainable change and innovative practices to take hold let’s evaluate the level of educator agency in our schools. Image credit: www.peoplematters.in

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

Patent and Trademark Office granted two patents last year for creating, managing and tracking digital credentials, it raised new questions and concerns among a community of innovators who are trying to create an open platform for rethinking credentials. When the U.S.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

I shared how it’s simplistic nature, built on conversations with educators all over the world, led to new knowledge development, resource acquisition, exposure to innovative ideas and strategies, support, feedback, friendships, and spirited discussion. This time is spent learning, innovating, and pursuing ways to become a master educator.

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Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2021

As the acceptance of new types of credentials grows, a number of employers have become learning providers in their own right, in a way that could shake up the broader higher education landscape. IBM runs a digital badging program , now in its seventh year, that has awarded 3.7

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 30, 2018

Although education prepares us to teach, it is the love of learning that sustains us.”- The educators you meet will share resources, experience, and offer support! Earn a badge for your efforts, which is backed by INTEF and the Ministry of Education in Spain! ”- Robert John Meehan.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 27, 2022

Though an estimated one-third of US workers across industries and occupations would benefit from developing digital skills—particularly among workers of color —fewer than 10 percent of people who need digital skills training and support are able to access education services due to longstanding systemic inequities.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Edmodo is another safe platform that enables teachers to share content, distribute assignments and quizzes, award digital badges, and quickly communicate with students and parents. Teachers can create classes, distribute assignments, grade and send feedback, and see everything in one place. The post will not appear until that day.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

For the better part of my educational career, I always referred to any type of learning to assist me as a teacher or administrator as professional development (PD). The experiences where I had some level of choice were the most meaningful to me and resulted in real changes to my educational practice.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

Using technology in the education journey requires a much broader pallet of skills than what is required for online testing. Its import goes well beyond the current education journey into skills often considered life skills. Digital Literacy–What is it? To use tech in classes. To prepare for college and career. NorthstarDigLit.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Over the years I have longed to create a position that would serve a multi-faceted role of librarian, media specialist, and educational technologist. Here are a few highlights from her short tenure thus far: Created a digital badge platform to recognize informal learning being undertaken by NMHS staff.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 20, 2014

This year alone Laura Fleming , our stellar media specialist, has successfully created a Makerspace for our students as well as a digital badge platform to acknowledge the informal learning of teachers. educational technology Laura Fleming New Milford High School Proton Media Protosphere virtual reality'

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 16, 2018

Digital badge – students might also receive a digital badge for their completed projects. Teacher-evaluation- after reviewing the above evaluations and the rubric, I provide feedback to enhance future products. Audience feedback- students receive feedback from the audience who experienced and viewed their creations.

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Digital Promise

MAY 21, 2019

Micro-credentials provide educators with recognition for the skills they develop throughout their careers. Earners receive a shareable digital badge that enhances their resume and validates their unique skills. A community of contributors has since driven the Open Badges movement. Why is earning an Open Badge valuable?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2014

A year ago, I created a technology course on Moodle for Spanish teachers as part of the Ministry of Education of Spain. Three months ago these teachers were new to integrating digital storytelling projects, integrating technology, social bookmarking, and connecting with teachers online. Included in the Digital Ideas Advent Calendar!

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2020

This fall, Microsoft Education is rolling out new features on Teams and OneNote that support social-emotional learning. These updates come at a time when students and educators are experiencing unprecedented changes and challenges in education due to the coronavirus pandemic, which have led to increased stress and anxiety, experts say.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

This fall, Microsoft Education is rolling out new features on Teams and OneNote that support social-emotional learning. These updates come at a time when students and educators are experiencing unprecedented changes and challenges in education due to the coronavirus pandemic, which have led to increased stress and anxiety, experts say.

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techlearning

AUGUST 27, 2018

Credly Great how-to content, flexible features boost digital badge tool Pros: Super-simple features and excellent how-to info make it easy to get started. Bottom Line: A useful tool for issuing digital badges. Nonprofit Will Award Digital Credentials to Recognize Tech Skills of Educators ] Read more.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

Heck, our education system has become so good at maintaining the status quo and enforcing compliance throughout that we and many others have been brainwashed into thinking any other course of action would be foolish. If education is good for one thing it is making excuses not to move forward. Makerspace added to the library in 2013.

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EmergingEdTech

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Digital Badges are gaining wider acceptance. I'm a fan of digital badges. I believe they are going to become a widely accepted part of the educational landscape in both. They are clearly here to stay. Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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