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Micro-credentials for teacher PD: Why? What? How?

Neo LMS

But I digress… technology, specifically in the form of micro-credentials (sometimes called digital badging) has emerged not only as a powerful, accessible and appropriate way to learn online, but is also allows teachers to manage their time and resources better (keep in mind many teachers pay for PD out their own pocket).

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To Retain College Students, Look to Academic Support and Campus Activities, New Report Finds

Edsurge

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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3 Ways Districts Can Rethink Teacher Professional Development

eSpark

I sat through many sit-and-get lectures and inapplicable seminars and, while I hate to admit it, I often brought papers to grade because I felt that was a more valuable use of my time. However, technology can give teachers access to more relevant professional learning opportunities that they can complete on their own time.

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3 Ways Districts Can Rethink Teacher Professional Development

eSpark

I sat through many sit-and-get lectures and inapplicable seminars and, while I hate to admit it, I often brought papers to grade because I felt that was a more valuable use of my time. However, technology can give teachers access to more relevant professional learning opportunities that they can complete on their own time.

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Support English Learners with Micro-credentials from Digital Promise

Ask a Tech Teacher

Digital devices, be they iPads, laptops, Chromebooks, Macs, or PCs, give students access to endless amounts of web-based resources for research, inquiry, collaboration, sharing, and more. If you successfully demonstrate competence, you will receive the micro-credential in the form of a digital badge. Not anymore.