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.
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.
This is a really interesting conversation about badge system design and the purposes underlying each. Where is your school fitting in with these "buckets"?
BadgeQuest, JJEP and TAMRITZ team up to build a K-7 afterschool Jewish education program that increases Jewish learning minutes outside of school each week. Check it out.
Sarah Blattner will lead a session on Leading and Learning by Example in the Blended Learning School on Google Hangout on Air with the DigitalJLearning Network, April 8th, 4-5pm ET / 1-2pm PT.
Thinking about taking teacher PD at your school to a whole new level? Explore this 57 minute webinar that explores personalized learning in professional development.
Based on the Epstein School's student badge learning program, research is published showing a correlation between student motivation, digital badges and a strong alternative assessment tool
This site has a lot of good information and is just right for Middle School students. Grade 5 students can also use it but would need a little more guidance.