A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

If results were not what our stakeholders wanted this would then trigger meetings leading to the development of action plans to get us back on course. The Academies are open to any and all students regardless of GPA who what to pursue more rigorous and authentic coursework and learning opportunities. See what CBS New York had to say.

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Educator Innovator

JULY 8, 2014

Khan Academy has been the darling of the tech industry because of its potential to disrupt existing models of educational content delivery. The class is being hosted by Pursuitery , where students can earn digital badges and take part in weekly contests for the next eight weeks. By Mimi Ito.

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MindShift

JUNE 29, 2015

While the authors of the NMC Horizon report feel adaptive learning could soon be a game changer, they caution that the software may not be sophisticated enough yet to meet educators’ dreams. Badges are already being used to recognize competence in a skill in digital spaces like Khan Academy.

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EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2019

One must communicate prices, display goods, hold meetings, put up menus and generally relay knowledge from one person to another or many others. Giving students gold stars or digital badges. Parent meets, graduation ceremonies, sporting events. Union meetings.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Despite predictions that badges would be the “ new credential ” and that we were looking at a “ Future Full of Badges ,” it’s not clear that digital badges have provided us with a really meaningful way to assess skills or expertise. They spend several days meeting with educators in these places.

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