The Innovative Educator

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

More and more entities are helping people show what they know with micro-credentials and digital badging. Micro-credentials and certifications teach specific job skills and provide evidence indicating if these skills have been attained via a certificate or badge. Here are some ideas: I want more »

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More Verbs

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

The Learning Through Technology Team at the Maine Department of Education is looking for a high energy, entrepreneurial-thinking, collaborative educator who would like to work with us. We currently have one opening for a Regional Education Representative: Digital Learning Specialist (and anticipate two more in the coming months).

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Doug Levin

OCTOBER 25, 2015

As Tom envisions, these profiles would include all of the elements of traditional school transcripts, supplemented with richer, more nuanced, and actionable information about student learning attainment, achievement, and needs. In essence, blockchain technology allows a system of trust to be maintained in the absence of a central authority.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

There is a great deal of talk these days about micro-credentials and digital badging as a means to acknowledge professional learning of educators. Micro-credentials can be used to guide, motivate, and validate informal learning. Check out what Mozilla has created with their Open Badges platform.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

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?” How do I assess faculty digital literacy so I can teach them what they don’t know?

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 29, 2019

From there, educators can manage students and bots, access standards-aligned lesson recommendations, assign activities and digital badges, and use real-time insights into students’ online and offline activity to inform their teaching strategies. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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Digital Promise

MAY 21, 2019

Earners receive a shareable digital badge that enhances their resume and validates their unique skills. All micro-credentials issued on Digital Promise’s Micro-credential Platform are Open Badges, which has been important for the growth of the micro-credentialing ecosystem. An Open Badge is three things: A badge image.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2023

As colleges and universities continue to confront digital transformation, they must ask themselves, ‘What does our core product — the educational credential — evolve to look like in a more data-rich, technology-centric world?’ The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift toward digital HR.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 8, 2016

And while teachers are also learning in informal ways, existing systems don’t track or make the most of that growth. . Enter micro-credentials : competency-based recognition for educator learning that is supported by digital badges. 2 – The rise of digital badging.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Digital badges, microcredentials and digital credentials… What sets them apart, or are they synonymous? Because the credentials are standardized, we can make that flow of information much more seamless across different systems. What are the advantages for learners to use digital credentialing?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 5, 2018

Many of the missions in my new book, Hacking Digital Learning with Missions , are aimed at inspiring students to think critically, focus on questions versus answers, conduct hands-on research, and make a difference in the world with their innovations. This article by ASCD has a nice visual and information about combining these processes.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2021

Apprenticeships have long been a mainstay for hiring people into skilled trades, but they’ve lately gained some momentum as a way to train people for office work , too, including for information technology positions that are in high demand. Colleges are redefining their role in a fluid marketplace of learning,” Soares says.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Kick off the school year with lessons that help students express themselves, build relationships, and stay organized while learning new technology skills. Learn more about using the Applied Digital Skills program and set up your teacher profile here. 15 Plug & Plan Lessons from #GoogleEdu Click To Tweet Listen to this article.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 20, 2014

This year alone Laura Fleming , our stellar media specialist, has successfully created a Makerspace for our students as well as a digital badge platform to acknowledge the informal learning of teachers. educational technology Laura Fleming New Milford High School Proton Media Protosphere virtual reality'

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

Adding more depth to the PGP process and portfolio has been the digital badge platform created by media specialist Laura Fleming to acknowledge the informal learning of our teachers.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2019

That scenario is one reason that a group of nine universities, led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, today announced a collaboration to build a system that would let institutions issue digital diplomas and credentials in a way that can be verified without needing to check with a human registrar.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 17, 2019

During their professional learning communities, the teachers check in with each other on their progress, provide feedback on submissions, support each other in selecting artifacts, and provide technology assistance. Visit our website for more information about the ACT Network. Learn more about our work.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Let me step back a moment to explain the SAMR Model as it applies to the use of technology in education. Augmentation: Technology not only replaces a traditional tool but adds functionality, e.g. using Google Earth to explore the setting of a story rather than a map. Use the SAMR Model to Spearhead Technology in Your Classroom.

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EmergingEdTech

APRIL 18, 2023

Include incentives for completing training, such as digital badges, leaderboards, and certificates, for completing training well. Meet with vendors , work together, stay informed, evaluate options for moving forward. You can expect 7–10% of real phishing emails to filter through your blocking systems, so practice matters.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 12, 2017

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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edWeb.net

JUNE 8, 2021

According to experts from the edWebinar, “ The Transformation and Funding of PreK-12 Professional Learning in the COVID Era,” sponsored by Simba Information, a business of Market Research.com, research shows that recent trends in professional learning are here to stay. So now, they’re looking for more programs that help them with SEL.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The annual IMS Digital Credentials Summit brings together leaders from educational institutions, non-traditional learning organizations, government agencies, and technology suppliers to advance a digital credentials ecosystem that aims to transform the way students and lifelong learners present their knowledge and skills to future employers. [

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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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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 29, 2013

With one click, a digital thank-you card is created and displayed as a keepsake. Once submitted, the esteemed educator will receive a digital “badge of honor” they can display with pride on Pinterest and other social media outlets. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. com/ and www.studyblue.com.

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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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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Technology can collect and harness more data than ever before. In education, does technology create just as many problems as it solves? But we’ve learned technology alone does not drive higher achievement. Technology must support and empower better teaching and learning. If so, what new challenges have emerged?

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Our vision for her was to provide meaningful learning opportunities for our students while supporting teachers in the process of effective technology and media literacy integration. 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.

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IT Bill

JUNE 2, 2016

The use of practice quizzes along with digital badging systems and other formative assessment tools can assist students in measuring their own progress, as well as providing motivational support. Pina (2015) Using Transactional Distance Theory to inform online instructional design. References: A. Kozlow & A. 10 [link].

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

How can we best harness the positive aspects of technology to improve student learning and the schools we work in? When we apply principals of efficacy to the Pillars of Digital Leadership , we’re well on our way toward integrating technology with confidence that learning will be transformed. The 7 pillars of digital leadership.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Some states track licensure and apprenticeship programs, but even among those that do, not all share information with entities like the U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Data System or State Wage Interchange System, according to NSC. Using information from sources including the U.S.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 28, 2014

NMHS teachers began to earn digital badges in earnest as a way to gain acknowledgment for their informal learning. Scott Rocco I was officially appointed as the K-12 Director of Technology and Innovation in the Spotswood School District.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Related: Google Classroom Student Selector (Digital Popsicle Sticks!). Badging Systems. Digital Badging as become a fun way for teachers and students to show off their accomplishments. Organizing and tracking badges could easily be managed through Google Classroom. Parent Information Classes.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Literacy has always been defined by the technology. It’s up to teachers to guide students in choosing to uplift, teach, inform, challenge, and care for others with their messages versus break down others. ICEIndiana 2015 Keynote Selfie Shelly Sanchez Terrell. Introduce them to role models their age like Kid President.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Literacy has always been defined by the technology. It’s up to teachers to guide students in choosing to uplift, teach, inform, challenge, and care for others with their messages versus break down others. ICEIndiana 2015 Keynote Selfie Shelly Sanchez Terrell. Introduce them to role models their age like Kid President.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 16, 2015

With today’s technology , learners can cover more ground faster or travel in new ways. By focusing on evidence of learning, rather than the place where that learning occurs, micro-credentials acknowledge that Mr. Smith will learn new skills in a variety of formal and informal contexts over the course of his career.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Pedagogy & Best Practice Common Sense Media [FREE] www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/certification Common Sense Media provides educators with the tools and strategies necessary to become responsible and effective teachers (and users) of technology. Sheri McNair is the Library Media Specialist at the James I.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Blockchain, the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, is now a buzzword in nearly every industry ranging from financing to healthcare. And lately, the topic has made its way into discussions around digital credentials in higher education. What’s the hype? What are the risks?

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