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How to Assess Digital Literacy

Ask a Tech Teacher

On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher , I run a column called Dear Otto where I answer teacher questions about how to integrate technology into their classes. Of late, the most common question is, “How to I assess student digital literacy?” Know how to pick the right tech tool for the specific situation.

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4 Digital learning trends for Higher Education

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Students then receive personalised recommendations based on their progress and can choose how to be assessed. The alternative to four-year degrees comes in the form of digital credentials. Students who have mastered a competency can earn a digital badge to showcase that.

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New Ways to Gamify Learning

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For more detail, read “ How to Use Augmented Reality “ Examples. Awarding badges for the accomplishment of steps or completion of skills has become popular in many schools. How to Create a Tech-based Curriculum Using the SAMR Model. To students, it’s a game that wraps them in a fantasy world. Breakout EDU.

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

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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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Collaborative & Creative Online Learning

Teacher Reboot Camp

It is frustrating to only have a Learning Management System (LMS) or VLE accessible only when you are on campus. Get students to use digital tools to create interactive mindmaps , multimedia presentations, digital storiesl , comics , games , blogs, scavenger hunts, videos, podcasts, digital fliers, posters , infographics, and more!

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Support English Learners with Micro-credentials from Digital Promise

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shareable , with evaluators, posted on social networks, displayed within the schools learning management system (LMS), curated on professional blogs, and added to resumes to demonstrate the educator’s specific skillset. One of the leaders in this field is Digital Promise. Who is Digital Promise?

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Macro Benefits from Micro-Credentials

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But the relationship between those requirements and professional growth is unclear, leaving childcare providers unsure how to move ahead to become self-awarded and self-advocating professionals,” Dr. Brown added. Explaining the purpose and value of digital badges and their importance in competency development.

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