Take a look at how Lipscomb University is thinking about competency-based learning and badges -- a reimagining of how skills can be a currency in the work force.
Making Community Connections (MC2) Charter School, a QED model of transformational learning -- Take a look at the design of this school and how they use competency-based learning for both student learning and staff development.
Love the structure of this competency and mastery-based program at Coastal Carolina University. Secondary schools could use the rigor outlined here to prepare our students for college and beyond.
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.
From Peter Elbow, researcher and expert on teaching writing -- I participated in a rich discussion today on a Mozilla Community Call around assessment, badges and this article as a jumping off place. What resonates with you here? What can be learned from Elbow's ideas for badge learning?