A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 4, 2018

Tom Murray and I have watched many book studies and Twitter chats unfold since the release of the book in June of 2017. The content is aligned to well over 100 research studies in addition to what successfully implemented innovative practices actually look like in action. The reaction to Learning Transformed has been truly humbling.

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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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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 12, 2018

Also known as digital badges, these tools are increasingly used to improve student focus as well as provide a means to incentivize teachers to complete new disciplines. A teacher who never needed to focus on that area of study previously can now have the option of earning microcredentials as they learn and apply the skill.” .

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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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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 5, 2018

Playground STEAM: Students work in pairs to study the math and physics of the slides, swings, or other playground equipment. To inspire learning in the summer add them to a digital calendar that students click on to see the activity and receive a digital badge for completing the activity.

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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Other things in their busy lives get in the way and their mother and I need to focus them on their studies so that they can (hopefully) one day grow up to be big and strong members of society. What are digital badges? Badges are a way to recognize staff members for gaining skills and experiences they can use with their students.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Other things in their busy lives get in the way and their mother and I need to focus them on their studies so that they can (hopefully) one day grow up to be big and strong members of society. What are digital badges? Badges are a way to recognize staff members for gaining skills and experiences they can use with their students.

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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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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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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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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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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Digital badging is a new practice worth examining that can make students' discrete learning goals and accomplishments more transparent and concrete. Badges can be a helpful way to motivate and assess students. Badging values the learning process, not just the final product.

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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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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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eSpark

JUNE 28, 2016

According to a recent study conducted by the Gates Foundation, $18 billion is spent annually on teacher professional development. Recently, microcredentials and digital badges have entered onto the professional learning scene. The average teacher spends anywhere from 68-89 hours in professional learning a year.

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eSpark

JUNE 28, 2016

According to a recent study conducted by the Gates Foundation, $18 billion is spent annually on teacher professional development. Recently, microcredentials and digital badges have entered onto the professional learning scene. The average teacher spends anywhere from 68-89 hours in professional learning a year.

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Digital Badges Professional Learning Differentiated Instruction Blended Learning 52

techlearning

MAY 29, 2018

Playground STEAM: Students work in pairs to study the math and physics of the slides, swings, or other playground equipment. To inspire learning in the summer add them to a digital calendar that students click on to see the activity and receive a digital badge for completing the activity.

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