EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Of 2,000 K–12 teachers surveyed, only 10 percent reported feeling secure in their abilities to incorporate “higher-level” technology into their classroom. Now the entire eighth grade is doing vocabulary in their homeroom with digital badges, from a 25-minute presentation.” . . by Eli Zimmerman.

Digital Badges 351

Digital Badges Technology Training Report 351

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2017

The credentials come from many sources: traditional universities, online platforms like edX, trade organizations like the American Hotel and Lodging Institute and companies like Jiffy Lube and IBM. Adam Braun started the company as “an alternative for those looking for more career focus.” And there is no count of badges.

Training 97

Training Company Policies Industry 97

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Via the Northeastern press office : “ Northeastern University and IBM partnership first to turn digital badges into academic credentials for learners worldwide.” Edsurge profiles the latest from Degreed : “This Company Wants to Help You Hire for Skills, Not Credentials.” Go, School Sports Team!

Education 47

Education Company Data Report 47

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. Wedge Tailed Green Pigeon.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145