Time Magazine article features digital badges as a new credential and way to combat the "sit and get," "drive by," "spray and pray" methods of teacher PD
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.
Article features merits of badges for professional development, credentials and capturing the full identity of a learner, both in informal and formal learning settings
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.