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A rich example of how badge learning can be implemented to support authentic, project-based, student-interest driven learning. This is a program at UC Davis. What pieces of their program could be applicable to a grades 6-12 setting, where badges offer feedback, learning milestones, and open up spaces of possibilities for learning?

Mozilla re-booted proficiency-based credentialing. A badge is not a static piece of paper but a dynamic credential that tells the story of the leaner and their competencies. It's not about seat time, but about skills and knowledge.

This article weighs the pros, cons, downfalls, and benefits of badge learning systems.

Features the game Caterpillar developed for 6th graders to learn about probability. Game designed by Quest to Learn in collaboration with teachers and game designers. This shows how problems are on the edge of just out of reach. Learning with a challenge.

Game-Based Learning blogs from Edutopia