Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

To tackle this major problem, Digital Promise , a nonprofit founded in 2008 with authorization from Congress, has been steadfastly working on a framework for “ micro-credentials.” These digital badges aim to signal that teachers can perform or demonstrate the skill for which they were awarded.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2020

Russell: In 2008, while I was a graduate student at Georgia State University, I had the idea to make PowerPoint presentations that chunk material into smaller bits as a way to help keep students’ eyes on the page. Who Owns Digital Badges? Edsurge: When did you first consider patenting Read Ahead?

EdTech 142

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In 2018, Mozilla said it would retire Backpack, its platform for sharing and displaying badges, and would help users move their badges to Badgr, software developed by the tech company Concentric Sky. Founded by two educators in 2008, Edmodo experienced a number of leadership changes this decade. Aaron Swartz, 2008.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2018

Ten years ago, on August 14, 2008, President George W. Bush signed into law the 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the last comprehensive reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA). In 2008, we worried about losing savings, and major banks and automakers going out of business. million American jobs. until 2011!)

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