Learn and Grow with Technology
Learn and Grow with Technology
Being open to learning new methods and tools helps us grow as educators. Through the #GCForward Micro-credential process, we can develop new skills to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom.
Being open to learning new methods and tools helps us grow as educators. Through the #GCForward Micro-credential process, we can develop new skills to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom.
What is a Micro-Credential?
What is a Micro-Credential?
Micro-credentials are verifying competencies or certifications in specific topic areas.
Micro-credentials are verifying competencies or certifications in specific topic areas.
How Does This All Work?
Short & Sweet Version
Micro-Credential Badge How-To.mp4How Does This All Work?
Step by Step-Thorough
How do I earn Micro-Credentials?
How do I earn Micro-Credentials?
1. Choose a Micro-Credential from the Micro-Credential page.
1. Choose a Micro-Credential from the Micro-Credential page.
2. Explore the resources, learn how to incorporate the tool into your teaching.
2. Explore the resources, learn how to incorporate the tool into your teaching.
3. Reach out to a DLC if you want support or more information.
3. Reach out to a DLC if you want support or more information.
4. Incorporate the new tool into your classroom.
4. Incorporate the new tool into your classroom.
Brainstorm how you can take students from consumers of tech to creators with tech.
Hit at least one of the 4 C's. To learn more about the 4 C's click here
5. Take a photo and/or short video of the tool in use.
5. Take a photo and/or short video of the tool in use.
6. Fill out the reflection form.
6. Fill out the reflection form.
BONUS: Tweet out your picture on the #GCForward hashtag
BONUS: Tweet out your picture on the #GCForward hashtag
Now What?
Now What?
Your reflection will be reviewed, and if accepted, you will receive your badge for your Micro-Credential!
Your reflection will be reviewed, and if accepted, you will receive your badge for your Micro-Credential!
You will also have a digital Slide deck made just for you to showcase all the wonderful things you are doing in your classroom!
You will also have a digital Slide deck made just for you to showcase all the wonderful things you are doing in your classroom!
Of course, keep working to earn more badges and add new tools to your teacher tool belt.
Of course, keep working to earn more badges and add new tools to your teacher tool belt.