edWeb.net

OCTOBER 1, 2019

During the edWebinar “ Digital Badge Credentials: Preparing Students with Special Needs for Employment,” the presenters discussed how and why digital badges can help students validate their training and verify their credentials with prospective employers. That way, they can make an informed decision.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 7, 2019

Now, organizations like Digital Promise have developed micro-credential programs, which recognize educators for acquiring new skills. Educators are engaged in everyday research to help their students, and much of it is informal: videos, mentors, reading, etc. Micro-credentials have four main design traits. About the Presenter.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

I remember a few years back during a meeting with teacher leaders, a tipping point that would ultimately change the direction of professional growth at my school. As social media embracement was not even a blip on the radar at this time, these teacher leaders were quite skeptical about the alleged benefits I described.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 16, 2015

In the previous post, we discussed building authentic cultures of professional learning. Today, we explore one of the design principles at the heart of micro-credentials – embracing learning as continuous process. This is where continuous learning can really shine. How do we design for continuous learning?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Communication, collaboration, creativity, media literacy, global connectedness, problem solving, and critical thinking are vital to success. Traditional forms of professional development (PD) such as “sit and get,” one-size-fits-all, and trainings lacking accountability have proven obsolete.

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MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

includes reading challenges, craft projects, and games where students can earn digital badges online. . And during tumultuous times, the need for information, access to literacy, and digital access have become even greater. . Across the nation, libraries are stepping up in a time of crisis. Fellow school librarians!

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

First and foremost, make the time to learn, grown, and get better as opposed to finding the time. There is nothing more important to an educator, outside of working with kids, than professional learning. Through social media a Personal Learning Network (PLN) provides a great antidote to the age-old time excuse.

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