astra domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/studyfoxx/public_html/proactivetraining.com.au/news/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131In the past we have focused a few articles on micro-credentials, but one of the questions is how these are recognised and achievements recorded. One approach is the use of digital badges.<\/p>\n
Digital badges are an alternative to the formal certificates and diplomas that we are used to in VET. VETTrak<\/a> refers to several advantages with this digital approach.<\/p>\n These include being able to:<\/p>\n \u201cbreak learning recognition down into smaller parcels or micro-credentials. With recognition delivered along the learning journey, students are more likely to be motivated through \u2018gamification\u2019 to continue with their course, leading to higher overall completion rates.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition, and according to an article published in readytech<\/a>:<\/p>\n \u201cDigital credentials recognise a learner\u2019s achieved skills and knowledge in the form of a digital badge. Issued by an education provider – usually with the assistance of a digital credentials partner or credentialing engine – they incorporate a visual representation of a skill or achievement that can be easily recognised and acted on by employers. They also include added advantages like qualification verification via blockchain technology, the ability for learners to share their badge online using professional and social networks and the ability to add deeper descriptions and evidence (metadata) of what a learner has accomplished. They can be used to certify new learning or recognise prior learning or competencies.\u201d<\/p>\n The article in VETTrak<\/a> maintains that, for employers, such an approach may be more relatable for them, and for VET providers it may provide a more modern and relevant branding approach which enables them \u201cto expand their horizons by credentialing complementary packets of knowledge and skills that are in demand outside of existing qualification frameworks.\u201d Thus, \u201cprogressive educators can design learning and create content aligned to employers\u2019 needs to unlock new business growth potential.\u201d<\/p>\n A digital badge also has the potential advantage of creating \u201clearning pathways that encompass the full spectrum of \u2018hard\u2019 and \u2018soft\u2019 skills beyond the finish line of traditional certificates or qualifications.\u201d This helps to position educators \u201cas a true partner in an individual\u2019s lifelong learning journey [and] enable educators to more easily offer continuous education beyond completion.\u201d In addition, this approach can be quicker to market than traditional approaches to qualification development.<\/p>\n The\u00a0 article published by readytech<\/a> points to a growing shift to micro-credentials. This approach, especially in a digital form, may give providers:<\/p>\n \u201cthe ability to recognise more granular skills and assessed knowledge with digital badges, they are a 21st Century form of certification that incorporates a lot of thinking that goes into a successful micro-credentials strategy.\u201d<\/p>\n Think of it like the badges you or your learners might have got in the scouts or girl guides, albeit in a digital form.<\/p>\n The readytech<\/a> article maintains that there are six ways this can happen. These are:<\/p>\n And then, of course, the ways that a provider\u2019s student management system \u201ccan bring the management of achieved digital credentials throughout the student\u2019s journey together with the management of the rest of a student\u2019s record.\u201d That\u2019s worth thinking about too!<\/p>\n Micro credentials and digital badging<\/a> | VDC<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In the past we have focused a few articles on micro-credentials, but one of the questions is how these are recognised and achievements recorded. One approach is the use of digital badges. Digital badges are an alternative to the formal certificates and diplomas that we are used to in VET. 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