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Change is a Mindset

A Principal's Reflections

Students now have access to over 250 unique courses that cater to their interests. The Professional Growth Period (PGP) implemented in 2013. Makerspace added to the library in 2013. Creation of a digital badge platform to acknowledge the informal learning of teachers implemented in 2013 by Laura Fleming.

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The school that connects STEM, badging, and life beyond the classroom

eSchool News

It was in with that question in mind, with support from the Escondido community and business leaders, that Del Lago Academy (DLA) opened in 2013 with the purpose of creating a school-to college and career pipeline connecting local students to STEM related careers within our region in southern California. So, how do we do it?

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How Well Do Soft-skill Badges Work for Job Seekers? New Study Aims to Find Out.

Edsurge

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. Seems simple enough.

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Digital Activities & Icebreakers for Gen Y

Teacher Reboot Camp

Selfie was the word of the year for 2013 (Brumfield, 2013). This example illustrates the power of our digital acts and choices. Give them learning missions you grade with digital badges. Check out my bookmarks for creating digital badges. Find out more in this post about learning missions.

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One Year Later: 2nd Cohort of New Innovators Finish Their Yearlong Cohort

EdTechTeam

Things like kindness, empathy, tenacity and creativity can now be acknowledged, celebrated and captured using a digital badge! This would allow users worldwide, access to type in traditional Ojibway Syllabics.

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School’s Out, Cities Are in with Expanded Cities of Learning Initiative

Educator Innovator

But kids and teens might not know about them, have access to them, or receive recognition for their efforts. Young people can take self-directed journeys through any number of participating organizations, completing activities and receiving digital badges to recognize their achievements. Thanks to support from the John D.

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The Key Role of Tech in Accessibility for All

edWeb.net

Every two or three years, state and federal laws regarding accessibility in education change. However, the goal is always the same: making sure that every student, at every level (classroom, building, district), has access to the resources they need to meet their learning goals. Highlights. About the Host.