is Badging in the Virtual Teacher Incubator?
Badges in the Virtual Teacher
Incubator (VTI) are a type of open assessment that strive to capture life-long
learning, educational experiences, and skill development. Badges are designed to keep the philosophies
of open education and assessment in mind: educational practices, assets, and
resources that are accessible, student-centered, shared, remixable, and
innovative (Butcher, 2011, pp. 6-7). Thus, badges in the Virtual Teacher
Incubator are focused on the individual needs of novice, mentee teachers and
experienced, veteran teachers.