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A digital badge is digital recognition for accomplishing a skill or acquiring knowledge after completing an activity (e.g., a course, module, or project) from Tech&Learning
A digital badge is digital recognition for accomplishing a skill or acquiring knowledge after completing an activity (e.g., a course, module, or project) from Tech&Learning
Norton Public Schools' administrators have been investigating digital badges since 2016. We believe this is the perfect time to officially launch a badging program because of the countless hours instructional staff put in learning new programs, online tools, and instructional strategies since March 2020 (the-month-that-should-not-be-named). We want to celebrate all the independent professional learning that staff have done and continue to do on their own time.
Norton Public Schools' administrators have been investigating digital badges since 2016. We believe this is the perfect time to officially launch a badging program because of the countless hours instructional staff put in learning new programs, online tools, and instructional strategies since March 2020 (the-month-that-should-not-be-named). We want to celebrate all the independent professional learning that staff have done and continue to do on their own time.
Who can earn a digital badge?
Who can earn a digital badge?
Anyone! Teachers, paraprofessionals, administrative assistants, nurses, administrators - everyone! The idea behind a digital badge is for someone to demonstrate a specific skillset that they would like to integrate into their craft. The badge celebrates the fact that an individual set out to better themselves within their field. We believe that given the opportunity, learners taking control of their own learning can be extremely empowering.
How do I earn a particular badge?
How do I earn a particular badge?
To earn a digital badge, visit the Earn Badges page and find a topic that you would like to explore. Click on the image of that specific badge and it will link you to what the badge is about, the criteria and evidence needed to earn the badge, and a link to submit your project. Submissions will be assessed according to the required evidence. If the project meets all of the criteria, the learner will be issued both a digital and tangible badge.
Information from around the web:
Information from around the web:
"Badges provide a unique opportunity to allow teachers to expand their professional knowledge in ways that are relevant, valuable, and engaging."
"Badges provide a unique opportunity to allow teachers to expand their professional knowledge in ways that are relevant, valuable, and engaging."
"Badges help teachers focus on relevant professional development opportunities because they support personalized learning. Rather than the old model in which professional development is offered in a seminar or lecture setting, teachers can choose the learning they want to pursue based on what will be most relevant to them and their students."
"Badges help teachers focus on relevant professional development opportunities because they support personalized learning. Rather than the old model in which professional development is offered in a seminar or lecture setting, teachers can choose the learning they want to pursue based on what will be most relevant to them and their students."
"Micro-credentials are professional learning badges educators earn in recognition of skills and competencies they demonstrate through evidence of learning. Micro-credentials offer teachers personalized, flexible, and rigorous professional development."
"Micro-credentials are professional learning badges educators earn in recognition of skills and competencies they demonstrate through evidence of learning. Micro-credentials offer teachers personalized, flexible, and rigorous professional development."
Expanding Education and Workforce Opportunities Through Digital Badges from Alliance for Excellent Education
Expanding Education and Workforce Opportunities Through Digital Badges from Alliance for Excellent Education
Digital badges for teacher mastery: an exploratory study of a competancy based professional development badge system from Education Development Center, Inc.|Center for Children & Technology
Digital badges for teacher mastery: an exploratory study of a competancy based professional development badge system from Education Development Center, Inc.|Center for Children & Technology
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