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. Creation of a digital badge platform to acknowledge the informal learning of teachers implemented in 2013 by Laura Fleming.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 28, 2014

NMHS teachers began to earn digital badges in earnest as a way to gain acknowledgment for their informal learning. Not only did she articulate the importance of creativity in learning, but she also challenged the entire education system from a student''s perspective. You can read about the project and view the video HERE.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

As students enroll and complete courses, they earn digital badges in a “Skills Passport” that school counselors and recruiters can see. This digital tool signals that a student has attained the prerequisite skills for a specific career or vocational path. Skills Passport. Funding for the effort came partially from a.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 6, 2015

” Excuses and opinions will not do anything to change systems. Question: why are we perpetuating an out of date system? The system is about a 1-size fits all approach. However, in 2009, he came to the revelation that social media would help him become a more effective communicator.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Clickers” are definitely not new — indeed, in my research for Teaching Machines , I found examples of classroom response systems dating back to the 1950s. And everyone clicks and rages and snipes all over again. Wedge Tailed Green Pigeon. The Teacher Influencer Hustle. Truly some stellar reporting, Mike.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2018

Supporters of innovation have championed approaches like digital badges, alternative credentials, competency-based education (CBE), and work-based learning for the convenience, flexibility, and efficiency they have to offer. In 2009, the “original income-based repayment” (IBR) became available for borrowers, and 2014 brought “new IBR”.

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