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Digital Badges in the Classroom (What, When, & How) – SULS096

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The post Digital Badges in the Classroom (What, When, & How) – SULS096 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Let’s talk digital badges with the experts: Cate Tolnai and Jen Gibson! Digital badges can help us engage students (even remote learners). What Are Digital Badges?

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The Winners and Filmstrips of An (Almost) Decade in Education Technology

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So with these guidelines in mind, I’ve chosen six areas where edtech has made an impact this decade: Learning Management Systems. Learning analytics. Digital badges. Adaptive learning systems. OK, so Learning Management Systems weren’t developed in the 2010s, but they sure didn’t improve much during this decade.

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Using Transactional Distance Theory to inform instructional design

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For the past several years, online learning in higher education has focused on delivering a highly structured learning environment. Kozlow et al (2015) suggests that in order for autonomous learners to be successful they must possess self-regulated learning (SRL) strategies. CC-BY by Oliver Clark on Flickr. References: A.

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Learning and Playing and Why Both Matter for Teachers

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Let’s learn about bridges!” Learning about bridges incorporates math, engineering, and architecture! Why doesn’t informal learning count for anything when it is called “playing?” ” Why can’t we foster this blend of playing and learning? My jaw dropped. These apps can help. .

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20 Ways to Use Google Drawings in the Classroom – SULS092

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Create a Digital Badge. A digital badge is a digital image that is awarded for reaching a goal or milestone. It’s a way to gamify learning for students. Teachers (or students) can create badges in Google Drawings. Add text boxes with dates and important information. Create a Timeline.

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Macro Benefits from Micro-Credentials

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Brian Tinsley, Digital Promise Senior Research and Communications Associate for Adult Learning, described micro-credentialing as an evidence-based digital pathway to personalized and on-demand learning, with certification that demonstrates mastery of a specific skill or set of skills. Navigating Challenges.

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The FREE Lesson Plans and Resources You Aren’t Using! (but should be) – SULS0148

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More recently the higher education sector has found a demanding need for OER due to the high cost of textbooks and ever-changing information within their curriculum. Then add in the pandemic forcing the use of online learning. These same issues are affecting schools at the K-12 level. Where do teachers find OER?

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