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MIT Starts University Group to Build New Digital Credential System

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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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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. Digital badges. Adaptive learning systems. Three types of edtech joined the “filmstrip” category in this decade: Learning Management Systems , MOOC s, and digital badges.

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It’s Time to Digitally Transform Community College

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While high-resolution data for community colleges isn’t available, we can see evidence for this in proxies such as Google search trends , consumers’ growing openness and intention to study online , booming MOOC enrollment , and publicly-traded online learning company enrollment results.

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To Better Serve Adult Learners, Eliminate the Barriers Between Work and Learning

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Many are first-generation and lower-income learners who have historically lacked the support systems to succeed in a traditional higher ed setting. Recently, Coursera announced a modular MOOC-based bachelor’s degree with the University of North Texas, and edX is experimenting with “ MicroBachelors ” programs as pathways to degrees.

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20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic]

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It’s not a perfect system, but keep in mind that it was designed to protect students and your Google accounts. 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.

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There Are 700K+ Credentials — and Counting. Which Ones Are ‘Quality’?

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

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COVID-19 Is Accelerating the Digital Blending of Working and Learning

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It is still early in the adoption of these digital hiring practices—and how employers deploy them is still very much a “black box.” As those hiring methods go digital, they could speed adoption of new kinds of microcredentials and digital badges designed to show employers the fine-grained skills achieved during educational programs.

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