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

Digital Promise

In our latest publication, Micro-credentials for Social Mobility in Rural Postsecondary Communities: A Landscape Report , Digital Promise conducted four in-depth case studies to explore how postsecondary institutions are using micro-credentials to create real-time career pathways for rural learners.

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The Case for Case Studies: Success Stories for Continued Growth

A Principal's Reflections

Case studies provide a glimpse into how vision, strategic planning, and implementation drive results-oriented change. In a time when so many schools and districts are looking to technology as a means to improve student learning, case studies have become an essential tool to illustrate the benefits to stakeholders.

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Teachers Learn Just Like Students: A Case Study From Singapore

The Journal

Professional development is out; professional learning is in. We describe how researchers and experienced teachers, there, scaffold fellow science teachers who are learning inquiry pedagogy through inquiry. In this week’s blog post we visit Singapore schools again.

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Valuing Professional Learning through Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

Districts across the nation are exploring a new approach to professional learning to meet the evolving needs of today’s diverse classrooms and the educators who lead them. Early adopters like Kettle Moraine provide compelling case studies for the benefits of implementing thoughtful incentives for micro-credentials.

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Creating Conditions for Powerful Technology Use

Digital Promise

Namely, this was the first formal introduction of competency-based professional learning through micro-credentials in Puerto Rico. Our new case study report highlights the effectiveness and impact of professional learning support for technology integration and use, including competency-based micro-credentials, for educators.

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Building Confidence and Competence through Personalized Professional Learning

Digital Promise

To support teachers in developing the necessary skills and knowledge to facilitate optimal learning experiences under this new initiative, HISD and the University of San Diego (USD) teamed up with Digital Promise to pilot a competency-based professional learning model supported by micro-credentials. Lessons Learned.

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How Microcredentials Can Boost Professional Learning

Edsurge

Microcredentials provide an opportunity for educators to pursue focused professional learning at their own pace, and on their own schedules. But they also raise a lot of questions for teachers and schools. It’s an exciting and daunting topic. How can teachers make the most of these opportunities?