A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Image credit: [link] The one thing I have learned though since I began my social media journey almost six years ago is that we no longer follow a predetermined path. Social media really did open up a door to a whole new world that I never knew existed. You might very well see a link to social media as I have.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

As social media embracement was not even a blip on the radar at this time, these teacher leaders were quite skeptical about the alleged benefits I described. I remember a few years back during a meeting with teacher leaders, a tipping point that would ultimately change the direction of professional growth at my school.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

Here is a short list of some of the changes that have been implemented and sustained: Social media use as a communications, public relations, branding, professional growth, and student learning tool implemented in 2009. Online courses through the Virtual High School implemented in 2010. Makerspace added to the library in 2013.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

As students develop their skills, they can earn digital micro-credentials as a way to demonstrate the competencies they have built. They can post these micro-credentials on their resumes, LinkedIn profiles, or other social media platforms for future employers to see.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 4, 2018

In addition to the digital badge awarded at the end of the course, once all requirements have been met we can also send a signed certificate of completion. Consult with your local school or district as to how this course can be used to satisfy continuing education and professional learning hour requirements.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2014

To address these different learning levels, RIFLI uses the Northstar Digital Literacy assessment exam as the basis for a curriculum that teaches how to use a computer to using Microsoft Excel and Word as well as social media, specifically Facebook. At the end of each course, RIFLI staff award digital badges to the students.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 16, 2018

Due to social media and the Internet all digital projects have a purpose and audience and usually some kind of message. Digital badge – students might also receive a digital badge for their completed projects. This criteria is also included in the rubric used to evaluate the creations.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 23, 2019

Sign up for my In-Service / Graduate Fully Accredited online courses , Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Professional Development, and Methodologies for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. These are some of the highlights from Meeno Rami’s keynote.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 29, 2013

With one click, a digital thank-you card is created and displayed as a keepsake. Once submitted, the esteemed educator will receive a digital “badge of honor” they can display with pride on Pinterest and other social media outlets.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 1, 2019

During the edWebinar “ Digital Badge Credentials: Preparing Students with Special Needs for Employment,” the presenters discussed how and why digital badges can help students validate their training and verify their credentials with prospective employers. Many times, though, the problem is also a communication gap.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 23, 2019

Sign up for my In-Service / Graduate Fully Accredited online courses , Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Professional Development, and Methodologies for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Randall Sampson (@RandallSampson) June 23, 2019. Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates!

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Digital Promise

MARCH 16, 2015

Additionally, micro-credentials create a platform for Mr. Smith to share his new skills through portable digital badges. By sharing this badge with his peers, leadership, and others, Mr. Smith will become a potential resource for other educators confronting similar challenges. And so goes on the journey of continuous learning.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Specifically, educators can pursue micro-credentials, sharable as digital badges, to gain recognition for competencies they demonstrate throughout their careers, regardless of where it happens. While this affords learners unprecedented freedom, it also can make it difficult to effectively recognize that learning.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

Just look at Apple’s partnership with numerous community colleges to integrate its app development tools and frameworks into curriculum, or Facebook’s plan to teach their social media products based on topics like generating leads on social media platforms, monetizing content, and increasing online sales.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

If you successfully demonstrate competence, you will receive the micro-credential in the form of a digital badge. Perhaps one of the most critical areas in today’s education landscape, and an area where Digital Promise micro-credentials are making an immediate impact, is supporting English learners.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Communication, collaboration, creativity, media literacy, global connectedness, problem solving, and critical thinking are vital to success. Digital tools now allow for professional learning to take place anytime, anywhere, and with anyone. Digital badges are an exciting way to acknowledge both formal and informal learning.

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iLearn Technology

JULY 10, 2016

Two weeks ago, I attended the Digital Badge Summit in Denver, CO. I’ve been somewhat hesitant to jump into digital badges world (despite knowing the digital badge ninja, @senorg) because I feared that digital badges were just one more way to categorize and label kids, another carrot to dangle in the classroom.

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Adjusting Course

APRIL 29, 2018

The title includes bragging rights, the Vince Lombooki digital badge, and $500 in books for the winner’s classroom or school library. In addition to voting, don’t forget to interact with the finalists on your favorite social media platform using #30SecondBooktalk. Step 2: Use this link to vote for your favorite booktalk.

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techlearning

APRIL 25, 2018

To develop in-demand skills and streamline employers’ hiring process, Education Design Lab launches the 21st Century Skills Badges after three years of research, design and pilots. The rigor that goes into earning a digital badge provides a helpful indicator of what we can expect to see from that person on the job.”

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

If they have, they earn a micro-credential in the form of a digital badge that they can display on their resume, LinkedIn profile, social media sites, and email signature to demonstrate their skill set and stand out from the rest.

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techlearning

JULY 20, 2018

Due to social media and the Internet all digital projects have a purpose and audience and usually some kind of message. Digital badge – students might also receive a digital badge for their completed projects. This criteria is also included in the rubric used to evaluate the creations.

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The Innovative Educator

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

If assessors determine the educator has successfully demonstrated competency, they earn a micro-credential in the form of a digital badge which they can display on their resume, LinkedIn profile, social media sites, and email signature to demonstrate their skillset and stand out from the rest.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 6, 2015

Social Media is a Game Changer. However, in 2009, he came to the revelation that social media would help him become a more effective communicator. At that point, he saw that social media was a gateway to what’s possible. Digital Leadership is about telling your story better than anyone else.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 5, 2022

Explaining the purpose and value of digital badges and their importance in competency development. Give learners many opportunities to interact and learn from each other—use communication, collaboration, and social media tools to support peer-to-peer interaction and learning. The Impact: A Testimonial.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 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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techlearning

AUGUST 20, 2018

After finishing a course successfully, you can even earn a digital badge to show off on your social media platforms or professional channels. From videos and audio recordings to opportunities to put your learning into action, self-paced online courses can help you make the most of your professional learning.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

- Alba Silvana Salica 7:00am Global Education Coalition-New York City: Organizational Collaboration to Support Local Educators Develop Globally Competent Youth - Alice Forsythe, Director of Partnerships Increase Global Collaboration and Recognize Achievements with Digital Badges - Michael Boll Integrating Science Teaching with 21st Century Skills - (..)

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Learning with 'e's

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

The result is a 6-7 minute interview in which I talk about the EDEN community of academics and professionals, mobile learning and games in education, and digital badges, as well as some elaboration on the way EDEN has been leveraging the potential of social media over the last few years.

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The Innovative Educator

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

If they have, they earn a micro-credential in the form of a digital badge that they can display on their resume, LinkedIn profile, social media sites, and email signature to demonstrate their skill set and stand out from the rest.

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 6, 2017

Within the next few days, the group had a domain, a website, a variety of social media accounts, and a spreadsheet to collaboratively generate prompts. Lucky for Cate, the group she reached out to has a habit of saying yes to innovative ideas, and just like that, the movement was born. The prompt on Day 1 was to sketch a lightbulb.

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Educator Innovator

JUNE 27, 2014

Connecting all these activities are digital badges. Designed by the Mozilla Foundation, open digital badges are a new form of credentialing for the digital age. Participating organizations design the badges, outlining the skills kids will learn and the pathways they’ll take to acquire those skills.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 7, 2019

For example, Digital Promise provides digital badges users can share via social media. Shareable—Educators should be able to share the micro-credential just like they would share other professional accomplishments.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

” However, after reading a description of micro- credentials, more than 70 percent of teachers surveyed said they are at least somewhat interested in them, and 65 percent of those surveyed said they are at least somewhat likely to try to earn micro-credentials as part of their professional development.

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Educator Innovator

JUNE 27, 2014

Connecting all these activities are digital badges. Designed by the Mozilla Foundation, open digital badges are a new form of credentialing for the digital age. Participating organizations design the badges, outlining the skills kids will learn and the pathways they’ll take to acquire those skills.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 9, 2014

10 things wrong with what kids learn in school Technology and the Future(s) of the University Teaching kids about privacy and social media gains traction New Lingua.ly CEET Meet: Disrupting Assessment with Digital Badges. Classroom 2.0 What do you think? Share your feedback with Joe here.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

JULY 12, 2017

Flipgrid is continuously celebrating the innovative uses of their tool by further amplifying student and educator voices on social media and presentations. As a company, they celebrate the passion of educators, the wisdom of students, and the curiosity of families. They are simply an amazing group of people.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Hyper-stimulating media pervades their worlds, social media culture makes them feel inadequate, and existential pressures of economic, community and environmental decline hover over their futures. Open digital badges. The new problem we have created is a dramatic increase in student anxiety.

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