article thumbnail

Educators Make, Play, and Connect This Summer

Educator Innovator

In Dallas, it might mean exploring community action with digital storytelling. In Pittsburgh, kids might join the growing Maker Movement or pick up some engineering skills while making robots. Connecting all these activities are digital badges. But the kids don’t get to have all the fun.

MOOC 30
article thumbnail

School’s Out, Cities Are in with Expanded Cities of Learning Initiative

Educator Innovator

Young people can take self-directed journeys through any number of participating organizations, completing activities and receiving digital badges to recognize their achievements. In Dallas, for example, kids can intern at the mayor’s office , dissect owl pellets at the library, or program a virtual robot at RoboMind Academy.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

OZeLive Starts Today - "Ed Tech Down Under"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Former Teacher, Site Admin, & District Admin) Robots in the classroom - Tara Fagan, Facilitator 8:00pm KEYNOTE - Julie Lindsay: Connect and collaborate for global understanding - A pedagogical shift 9:00pm Professional Portfolios - Carole McCulloch (Coach Carole) Science and Social Justice: The Perfect Combination - Eric A.

PLE 38
article thumbnail

20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic]

Shake Up Learning

How to Manage Multiple Google Accounts. Or one for the Robotics Club, National Honor Society, Made with Code, Girls/Boys Scouts, etc. Badging Systems. Digital Badging as become a fun way for teachers and students to show off their accomplishments. 20 NEW Ways to Use Google Classroom. After School Programs.

Google 78
article thumbnail

WHAT’S NEW

techlearning

MyMantl’s verified digital badging provides a way for learners, as early as high school, to chronicle their skill development and demonstrate proven credentials. LAUREATE EDUCATION AND IBM DATA SCIENCE DIGITAL CURRICULUM ( www.laureate.net ) & ( www.ibm.com ) Laureate Education, Inc.

Epson 52
article thumbnail

2016 Global Education Conference - Final Day!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

If you reach a total of 300 points, you will be eligible for a special digital badge and a personalized certificate of participation from the GEC! Here is a player's guide to getting started with Chrome Warrior. Please read it thoroughly if you are considering playing.

article thumbnail

Preparing Our Students for the New Collar Workforce

The Innovative Educator

There students make things that matter using tools like laser engravers, 3D printers, robotics, and more. Knowing how to operate the machines commonly found in the digital shop class is key for success. She is developing a digital badge micro-certification program that provides new collar job training.