Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Why doesn’t informal learning count for anything when it is called “playing?” The transition from print to digitization and the World Wide Web has unlocked another unique opportunity: The ability to provide and quantify online learning whether it is formal or informal. My jaw dropped. Let’s learn about bridges!”

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Here are a few highlights from her short tenure thus far: Created a digital badge platform to recognize informal learning being undertaken by NMHS staff. Check out this great article from the School Library Journal on this project. She has become a pillar of sustainable change. Collaborated with Mrs.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 29, 2013

As the largest digital library of peer-sourced study materials, StudyBlue is inviting students, parents and industry leaders nationwide to join in building a virtual Wall of Thanks to give back to the educators who have made a difference in their lives. With one click, a digital thank-you card is created and displayed as a keepsake.

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Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2019

They can prompt us to assess and measure student progress in new ways; both through digital badges that demonstrate mastery of specific skills and summative portfolios of work that indicate readiness for cutting-edge careers in manufacturing, STEM careers and the creative arts. How does that look?

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Think of ways this could be used in programs both in and outside of your own schools like the YMCA, tutoring programs, community sports, and libraries. Related: Google Classroom Student Selector (Digital Popsicle Sticks!). Badging Systems. Organizing and tracking badges could easily be managed through Google Classroom.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 10, 2018

After completing a two part application process, educators who are approved, obtain a digital badge and an invitation to become a Common Sense Ambassador. Sheri McNair is the Library Media Specialist at the James I. O'Neill High School and the Head of Library Services for her district.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

Makerspace added to the library in 2013. Creation of a digital badge platform to acknowledge the informal learning of teachers implemented in 2013 by Laura Fleming. I love reviewing the learning portfolios my teachers develop each year to showcase how this time was used to improve professional practice.

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Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Through bringing together schools, cities, business leaders, and community resources like libraries and museums, LRNG will work to surround young people with experiences that connect their interests to real-world opportunities. 2015 LRNG Innovators Challenge. Launching in November as part of LRNG are the 2015 LRNG Innovators Challenge.

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Educator Innovator

JUNE 23, 2015

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.

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techlearning

AUGUST 6, 2018

It isn’t as if teachers are withholding this information for a negative reason, but simply because many that enroll in online professional development are doing so for their own sake and because of their own interests. However, if school districts knew, they would be able to benefit greatly. Who wants to develop that solution with me?

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Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 16, 2014

This year, the Afterschool Alliance is once again partnering with Educator Innovator to highlight the meaningful, engaging and fun learning that’s happening in schools, libraries, museums and community-based organizations after the school day ends.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 9, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. More information at [link]. For more information, click here. How does your library manage digital collections?

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Educator Innovator

JUNE 27, 2014

In Los Angeles , that might mean kids joining at libraries and the Getty Center to hone their art and computer coding skills. Connecting all these activities are digital badges. Designed by the Mozilla Foundation, open digital badges are a new form of credentialing for the digital age.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 2, 2017

Think of ways this could be used in programs both in and outside of your own schools like the YMCA, tutoring programs, community sports, and libraries. Badging Systems. Digital Badging as become a fun way for teachers and students to show off their accomplishments. Parent Information Classes. SAT/ACT Study Groups.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

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! Sign up and information here. Here is a player's guide to getting started with Chrome Warrior. Please read it thoroughly if you are considering playing. It's not too late!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

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! Sign up and information here. Here is a player's guide to getting started with Chrome Warrior. Please read it thoroughly if you are considering playing. It's not too late!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

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! Sign up and information here. Here is a player's guide to getting started with Chrome Warrior. Please read it thoroughly if you are considering playing. It's not too late!

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

While there is no substitute to having an attorney or special education director focused on special education legislation, there are additional services that can keep the flow of information coming. Websites can be fantastic tools for providing equitable access to educational information as long as they are coded properly.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 9, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. More information at [link]. More information at [link]. For more information, click here. We Need Your Vote!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

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! Sign up and information here. Here is a player's guide to getting started with Chrome Warrior. Please read it thoroughly if you are considering playing. It's not too late!

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

BENCHMARK EDUCATION COMPANY ADVANCEALL ( benchmarkeducation.com ) Benchmark Education Company (BEC) released Advance ALL, a new series motivating students to read with literary and informational reading text sets. New features include a web-based teacher console, automatic keyword library updates, GDPR compliance support, and more.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Quick Tip Video Library. Think of different ways to present information like: Images. Check out episode 96 about digital badges ). Quick Tip (Easy QR Code in Chrome). Google Chrome has a new feature! In one-click, you can create a scannable, custom QR code of any website! Watch this quick video to learn how! Infographics.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

El Baida Marouane, EFL and ACCESS Program Teacher Going Global: Facilitating and Designing Collaborative Classroom Projects at Home and Abroad - Lindsey Myers, Library Media Specialist Increasing Student Achievement Through Nonlinguistic Teaching Strategies - Patricia J. . - Pedro Néstor Ibáñez Lic. Davis, Ph.D.

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Hack Education

JUNE 9, 2017

Via Edsurge : “As LinkedIn ’s Video Library Grows, Company Says It Has No Plans to Compete With Colleges.” “ Digital Badges Are Gaining Traction,” according to MIndwire Consulting’s Michael Feldstein. Related, via Doug Belshaw : “Some thoughts on the future of the Open Badges backpack.”

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2017

His computer science courses covered topics like programming, machine learning and artificial intelligence; Chibwe even did a project on recommendation algorithms for an online library. Credly creates digital badges and stores information about the competencies they represent.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

And like so many products on this list, 3D printing was hailed as a revolution in education, and schools were encouraged to reorient libraries and shop classes towards “maker spaces” which would give students opportunities to print their plastic designs. The End of Library" Stories (and the Software that Seems to Support That).

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Salesforce has filed a patent for “ Digital badging for facilitating virtual recognition of an achievement.” Privacy, Surveillance, and Information Security. This year: “come to class,” the instructor says. Accreditation and Certification. The company, which makes engineering kits, has raised $4.1

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Inside Higher Ed on the “Return of the College Scoreboard” : “The Department of Education published updated information on the College Scorecard Thursday, including a new feature that allows students to compare data from up to 10 institutions at once.” ” Privacy, Surveillance, and Information Security.

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