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How digital badges are shaking up teacher PD

eSchool News

While some progress has been made, there is still no standardized means for teachers to develop a portfolio of credentials aligned with the always-evolving set of skills and strategies they bring to their classrooms. Badges help teachers focus on relevant professional developments opportunities because they support personalized learning.

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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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How Micro-Credentials Support Professional Learning

edWeb.net

For example, Digital Promise provides digital badges users can share via social media. Personalized—Because the courses focus on more specific skills than a long-term seminar, educators are able to choose courses that meet their precise needs. This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by Digital Promise.

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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. Just as teachers use technology to flip their classrooms, districts can use technology to flip teacher professional development.

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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. The widespread adoption of classroom technology for blended learning has had a tremendous impact on students all over the US.

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The Power of Positive Climate and Culture

EdTechTeam

The importance of climate and culture in a classroom and across a school are imperative to successful technology integration, personalized learning, and empowered learning. Here are some ideas on how to improve climate and culture both in the classroom and school-wide. Climate & Culture at the Classroom Level.

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Support English Learners with Micro-credentials from Digital Promise

Ask a Tech Teacher

Because they aren’t long tedious seminars, expensive college classes, or comprehensive certificate courses, they were ignored by administrators in the past. If you successfully demonstrate competence, you will receive the micro-credential in the form of a digital badge. Transforming the Classroom with Micro-credentials.