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Beyond Badges: Why Personalized Learning Advocates Need to Care about Blockchain

Doug Levin

While digital badging and its underlying technical approach points a way forward to solving some of the issues associated with a ‘distributed proof of learning’ system, there has emerged another approach that might hold even more promise: blockchain technology.

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How digital badges are shaking up teacher PD

eSchool News

Digital badging has arrived on the scene as a leading contender to close this gap and help provide teachers with a clear path to professional growth, and the micro-credentials to prove it. Badges provide a unique opportunity to allow teachers to expand their professional knowledge in ways that are relevant, valuable and engaging.

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Making Time vs Finding Time

A Principal's Reflections

Through social media a Personal Learning Network (PLN) provides a great antidote to the age-old time excuse. You can now learn anywhere, with anyone, at anytime you want for free. While online consider making some time to learn and then apply a new skill while earning a digital badge to acknowledge your informal learning.

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The Professional Learning Sweet Spot

A Principal's Reflections

In March of 2009, I began to use Twitter, and it was at this time that I began to create a Personal Learning Network (PLN). Below are some pathways to consider that are more personal and focus on the unique needs of educators: Personal Learning Network Asynchronous, self-directed opportunities (i.e.,

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4 Digital learning trends for Higher Education

Neo LMS

Instructors can use personalized learning platforms to create online courses and assign competencies to each learning activity. The alternative to four-year degrees comes in the form of digital credentials. Students who have mastered a competency can earn a digital badge to showcase that.

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3 ways gamification engages students

eSchool News

Because online learning cannot easily foster the social and emotional connections that in-person learning does, students have a more difficult time staying motivated in classes. In the context of education, gamification elements typically include digital badges, leaderboards, progress bars, and more.

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3 ways to use gamification to engage students

eSchool News

Because online learning cannot easily foster the social and emotional connections that in-person learning does, students have a more difficult time staying motivated in classes. In the context of education, gamification elements typically include digital badges, leaderboards, progress bars, and more.