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?
Here is an example of interest-driven, failing forward learning -- how do we bring this kind of excitement to learning for our students! And ps, this student is only 7 years old!
This is a really interesting conversation about badge system design and the purposes underlying each. Where is your school fitting in with these "buckets"?
Here's an interesting story to share with your students about the weight of an image going viral and our role in impacting others' digital footprints. What do you think?