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Reading: “Micro-credentials for lifelong learning and employability”

Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

Micro-credentials are increasingly prominent in discussions around education, training and labour market policy. However, evidence on the value and impact of micro-credentials remains scarce, limiting commitment on the part of stakeholders. 66, OECD Publishing, Paris, [link]. Photo by Andrey Tikhonovskiy on Unsplash

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Transformers

E-Learning Provocateur

That means while in-person classes can resume, remote learning will remain the staple. To begin, I suggest we go micro. Next, I suggest we go social. Posting the video clip to the enterprise social network seeds a discussion, by which anyone and everyone can share their experiences and insights, and thus learn from one another.

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Micro-credentials and Badges: Two Distinct Concepts

KnowledgeOne

Such is the case with micro-credentials and badges. Generally speaking, micro-credentials are short, targeted training courses and certifications. The value lies in learning the particular skill or knowledge ( Contact North, 2020 ). In this frenzy of new terms and concepts, some are misunderstood and sometimes confused.

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Micro-credentials 101

KnowledgeOne

Micro-credentials are a type of short, targeted training and certification that is beginning to carve out a place for itself in the post-secondary education system. Here are a few ideas to help you better understand the concept of micro-credentials. Around the world. Towards a common vision.

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Summer Micro-Learning Series: Don't Miss Out On Video

Clarity Consultants

Micro-Learning is an immensely powerful learning and development tool. If you aren’t already bringing it into your professional development programs, especially paired with mobile learning, summer is the perfect time to try it out. Micro-learning is easier to create and consume, often with minimal cost involved.

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Reflections on Twitter and social networking

Clark Quinn

I’ve been using Twitter for a number of weeks now, and that, combined with several recent social networking activities prompted this reflection. There’s lots more for me to learn, of course, but there are powerful reasons to blog about it along the way as well. The Work Literacy one on Learning 2.0

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My Crowded Social Network

Vignettes Learning

Ray Jimenez, PhD Join us at 3MinuteWorlds Micro-Learning Community [link] [link] [link] "Helping Learners Learn Their Way" Ray Jimenez, PhD Author "3-Minute e-Learning" www.vignettestraining.com. social networking rapid e-learning Web 2.0 In fact avoid the crowd, seek out the few. eLearning.