Earn a Micro-credential

A micro-credential is a recognition of learning awarded for the achievement of a small set of specific competencies.

Watch this video to learn more about micro-credentials for Seneca Faculty:

How to Collect your Micro-Teaching / Assessment & Feedback Micro-Credential

This micro-credential is awarded to participants in the Micro-Teaching / Assessment & Feedback sessions for improving their teaching practices by developing, delivering, and reflecting upon a micro-teaching lesson.

Participate in the Event

1. Attend the keynote session "HyFlex Teaching and Learning: From Pandemic Survival to Moving Ahead Strategically" by Dr. Brian Beatty and the workshops on August 24, 2023.

2. Participate in both micro-teaching sessions of the Teaching & Learning Summer Conference 2023 (August 24 and 25, 2023).

3. Write a 100-200 word reflection on key take-away points from the Teaching & Learning Summer Conference 2023 and its impact on your approach to assessment and feedback. Complete instructions can be found on the badge application form.

Apply for the Badge

1. Follow the link to the badge application form.

2. Enter your name and Seneca email address.

3. Upload your 2 pieces of evidence:

   • the micro-teaching presentation you created and presented on Day 2

   • a short reflection examining: i) their exploration of formative assessment and feedback strategies and ii) the incorporation of peer feedback on their micro-lesson into their teaching practice

4. Indicate whether you wish to share your work.

5. Submit your application.

Claim your Badge

1. Check your Seneca email after a week or so. If you’ve demonstrated all the criteria, you’ll receive a message from Seneca College via CanCred titled “Claim Your Micro-teaching/Assessment & Feedback badge”.

2. Click on the “Claim your badge” link in the email to send your badge to the eCampusOntario Open Badge Passport.

3. Or click on the “Download this badge as pdf” link in the email to save a signed pdf certificate.

Share your Badge

1. Set up a free eCampusOntario Open Badge Passport account.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to share your badge to social media.

Want to learn more about faculty micro-credentials at Seneca? Visit the Faculty Micro-credentials page of the Teaching & Learning Centre’s website.