This paper examines the value of badges on user activities in an online Q&A community, namely StackOverflow.com.
A digital badge is an online-based visual representation that uses detailed metadata to signify learners’ specific achievements and credentials in a variety of subjects across K-12 classrooms, higher education, and workplace learning. In this group, we want to explore the theory behind badges and illustrate successful applications. Everybody is invited to join this group and collaborate.