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Designing Pathways for Rural Learners Using Micro-credentials: Four Case Studies

Digital Promise

strengthening regionally specific industry-educator partnerships. The Kentucky Valley Education Cooperative (KVEC) provides free, competency-based flexible, professional learning opportunities for rural K-12 educators via micro-credentials.

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Learning Transformed Course

A Principal's Reflections

All of these experiences empowered us to think about and then create a deep learning experience that could be easily accessible to all educators across the globe. Although not a required reading, the content for this course expands upon the book, Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow's Schools, Today.

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It’s Time to Remake the Makerspace, But Schools Shouldn’t Go It Alone

Edsurge

Middle school students have used a mix of laser cutters, three-dimensional printers and wood-cutting tools to develop turbochargers and crash test protection devices that solve real-world issues in the automotive industry. Yet there are still barriers that we must overcome if we hope to realize the full potential of makerspaces.

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Macro Benefits from Micro-Credentials

edWeb.net

A look at ClearPath ECE, a pilot micro-credentialing program launched by the Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA), housed under the Center of Excellence for Learning Sciences at Tennessee State University, exemplifies how educators can benefit from this innovative learning approach. The Impact: A Testimonial.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Excelsior College and publisher Cengage Learning on Tuesday said they would partner to create self-paced online degree programs to give students an alternative pathway to college credit.” Conference of Mayors Resolves to Support Digital Badging ,” says Edsurge. ” “U.S.

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