EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

To match the changing, unpredictable nature of today’s economy and digital landscape, these programs should aim for flexibility and innovative paradigms. One example of this is the newest trend of “ digital badges.” That may pertain to issues of crediting experiential work outside the classroom.

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MindShift

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

As soon as the district instituted the policy, educators were developing ideas for micro-credentials. Last year Sayas tried to focus on tying together science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts through design. It has created the most impact of any initiative I’ve ever had in education,” Superintendent Deklotz said.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Without revenue the company will go away. Or the company will have to start charging for the software. Or it will raise a bunch of venture capital to support its “free” offering for a while, and then the company will get acquired and the product will go away. And “free” doesn’t last. 3D Printing. Wedge Tailed Green Pigeon.

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Salesforce has filed a patent for “ Digital badging for facilitating virtual recognition of an achievement.” ” Via Rutgers Today : “Is There a STEM Worker Shortage ? ” Google announces it is “Funding 75,000 Udacity scholarships to bridge the digital skills gap.” No, actually.

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