Edsurge

JULY 17, 2019

To help colleges teach the character traits and interpersonal skills that companies crave, nonprofit Education Design Lab has worked since 2013 to create curriculum and assessments that culminate in students earning digital badges intended to attract hiring managers.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2020

As it turns out, the share of American higher ed enrollment that is made up of adults or those who study part-time peaked in the early 1990s at 44 percent of all higher ed enrollment. As more colleges face the reality of a declining traditional student population, there’s a common belief that adult students are where the growth is.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

Independent OpenCourseware Study (IOCS) implemented in 2012. Creation of a digital badge platform to acknowledge the informal learning of teachers implemented in 2013 by Laura Fleming. This initiative compelled us to add over 20 new courses to our offerings to better meet the learning needs and interests of our students.

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Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2021

IBM runs a digital badging program , now in its seventh year, that has awarded 3.7 And at Northeastern University, we’ve articulated IBM’s digital badges and Google’s IT certificate for degree program credit. This includes 100,000 scholarships and will grow the initiative’s employer hiring network to 130 partners. •

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Digital Promise

APRIL 8, 2016

Studies suggest American schools invest $18 billion in teachers’ professional learning annually. Enter micro-credentials : competency-based recognition for educator learning that is supported by digital badges. 2 – The rise of digital badging.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

In a study of 554 teachers in the San Antonio area, 60 percent said that students turned in assignments less frequently during distance learning, and 65 percent believed that there were significantly fewer lessons that grabbed the attention of students. One of the major issues teachers are struggling with is effectively engaging students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 8, 2021

In a study of 554 teachers in the San Antonio area, 60 percent said that students turned in assignments less frequently during distance learning, and 65 percent believed that there were significantly fewer lessons that grabbed the attention of students. One of the major issues teachers are struggling with is effectively engaging students.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2020

While high-resolution data for community colleges isn’t available, we can see evidence for this in proxies such as Google search trends , consumers’ growing openness and intention to study online , booming MOOC enrollment , and publicly-traded online learning company enrollment results.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 29, 2013

Mobile and social study platform, StudyBlue today announced the launch of its annual teacher appreciation program “Thank a Teacher a Latte.” With one click, a digital thank-you card is created and displayed as a keepsake. Related: StudyBlue - create and share flashcards, quizzes, and study guides. com/ and www.studyblue.com.

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Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2020

It is still early in the adoption of these digital hiring practices—and how employers deploy them is still very much a “black box.” As those hiring methods go digital, they could speed adoption of new kinds of microcredentials and digital badges designed to show employers the fine-grained skills achieved during educational programs.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

These dynamics are at the center of what my colleagues and I have been studying in our recent research with employers exploring this new landscape for workplace learning. Our analysis highlights a world in which learning is increasingly more digital, delivered when it is needed, and done in shorter and less structured ways than in the past.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2021

Students were forced to study remotely during the pandemic, and there’s a good chance that many will choose to remain online. Institutions will need to build the infrastructure to offer most of their programs virtually.” But the dichotomy is increasingly a false one, as a more flexible and convenient approach gains steam.

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Educator Innovator

AUGUST 7, 2015

Afterschool Alliance’s new set of resources, “Digital Badges In Afterschool: Connecting Learning in a Connected World,” details digital badging efforts around the country. A promising new movement to address this problem is gaining traction around micro-credentials called digital badges.

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The Innovative Educator

MARCH 15, 2013

By Ashley Naranjo, Education Technician for the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies For some time now, the education community has discussed and explored how to get out of the standardized-testing rut and make learning enjoyable again.

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Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2018

In one study , students were not told which of their teaching assistants were humans and which were robots—and findings suggested students struggled to differentiate the two. (I A 2016 study linked interpersonal communications with higher grades in online community college classes.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Students can study the math and physics of the slides, swings, or other playground equipment. Give them digital badges for completing these challenges. Host a field day, an Olympics games day, or teach them different sports popular in other countries, like curling. Students can works in groups to invent a sport.

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Educator Innovator

AUGUST 7, 2015

Afterschool Alliance’s new set of resources, “Digital Badges In Afterschool: Connecting Learning in a Connected World,” details digital badging efforts around the country. A promising new movement to address this problem is gaining traction around micro-credentials called digital badges.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Next for the newly joined company is expanding the network of issuers who receive and send credentials including transcripts, diplomas, certificates and digital badges, says Parchment CEO Matthew Pittinsky, who will lead the new company. After the merger, Parchment has 220 employees and is hiring.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

But the studies differ in their approaches to analyzing the myriad options. “If you’re a 17-year-old or 25-year-old or returning veteran who wants to go into the IT field in Indianapolis, there had not been a way until we began doing our work to let that person understand the relative differences between pathways,” Cheney says.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

To encourage students to take advantage of extracurricular activities that may improve their chances of staying enrolled and complement their classroom learning, the University of Central Oklahoma devised a system that awards digital badges for participation in events and clubs and also compiles evidence for interested future employers.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

SAT/ACT Study Groups. When it comes time to prepare for the SAT and ACT, often times students will form study groups across the area or region. Related: Google Classroom Student Selector (Digital Popsicle Sticks!). Badging Systems. Organizing and tracking badges could easily be managed through Google Classroom.

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Marketplace K-12

JUNE 27, 2016

The three biggest reasons pre-K-12 educators took online professional development courses in the past year were to learn how to use digital devices, how to use the educational software that goes on them, or to find out more about classroom behavior or management, according to a new study. To receive a digital badge: 10 percent.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

A research colleague and I conducted a study using these PowerPoints in 2011 and found that our method worked. Who Owns Digital Badges? Not only did it increase reading motivation, but scores on reading comprehension tests improved as well. Further Reading: In Today's Market, Do Patents Even Matter?

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Micro-credentials, which provide recognition for these concrete competencies in the form of digital badges, could help facilitate this shift. Alternatively, educators could also earn micro-credentials through personal study, professional learning communities, or a personalized development plan created in partnership with a coach.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Micro-credentials, which provide recognition for these concrete competencies in the form of digital badges, could help facilitate this shift. Alternatively, educators could also earn micro-credentials through personal study, professional learning communities, or a personalized development plan created in partnership with a coach.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Now with blockchain and the tokenization of different initiatives, he thinks there’s an opportunity to pay people to learn and offer students financial incentives for their studies. He pointed out that anyone may put false information—like a degree or digital badge—on their LinkedIn profile. What are the risks?

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EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2019

to guide the studies of. Definition #2 – Guiding the Studies. It’s librarians that are supposed to curate and guide further studies and deeper dives or sideways jumps to secondary topics. All the additional work of guidance in what else to study is probably only one or two picks in case it’s needed to fill time.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

In some cases, results are simply nonexistent—or a “mirage” according to the TNTP study, which “found no evidence that any particular kind or amount of professional development consistently helps teachers improve.” These digital badges aim to signal that teachers can perform or demonstrate the skill for which they were awarded.

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2018

Dozens of credentialing institutions and quality assurance bodies are already posting information on the registry, which includes different kinds of credentials, from degrees, certificates and certifications to licenses, badges, and micro-credentials.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The university offers digital badges rather than degrees or certificates for the completion of some courses. He was also curious about the credential being offered for successfully completing the course: not a conventional degree or a certificate, but a “badge.”. “I Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Internship and work-study programs have a long history and are common at many institutions. To match the changing, unpredictable nature of today’s economy and digital landscape, these programs should aim for flexibility and innovative paradigms. One example of this is the newest trend of “ digital badges.”

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Register for a FREE 5-day email course with Micah Shippee, who’s been using Applied Digital Skills in his class and has some valuable insights to share on integrating the lessons into social studies curriculum. Complete the course to learn more from Micah’s experience and to earn a digital badge!

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 8, 2022

He is a national speaker who has presented on a range of emerging EdTech topics, including OER, digital badges, and technology-enhanced pedagogy. Previously, he served as the Director of Professional Learning Services at Lesson Planet, a legacy OER aggregation provider.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Related: Apprenticeships could provide a path to the middle class for millions of workers, new study says. That’s why employers and prospective employees will need to get more comfortable with alternative credentialing like specialized certifications, micro degrees and digital badges.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Micro-credentials could have a hugely beneficial impact on teacher professional development, according to a new study — provided some big ifs swing in their favor.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 2, 2017

SAT/ACT Study Groups. When it comes time to prepare for the SAT and ACT, often times students will form study groups across the area or region. Badging Systems. Digital Badging as become a fun way for teachers and students to show off their accomplishments. Book Study/Lit Circles. Certification Study Groups.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Educators have full access to many different units of study and self-check quizzes for no additional cost. Google understands this and provides a certificate and digital badge validating your technology implementation skills. One of the most exciting aspects of the training center is that the online content is free!

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