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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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Using Open Badges to Recognize and Verify Learning

dVinci Interactive

David Leaser, Senior Program Manager, Innovation and Growth Initiatives, IBM. In the information technology industry, micro-credentialing is helping employers and professionals keep pace with rapid change. For the learner, earning badges increases engagement and helps communicate ongoing learning and skills to the talent marketplace.

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My 2017 ELearning Wish List

LearnDash

There are new technical innovations, instructional design trends, and training methodologies that emerge. Adobe Captivate Improves Innovation – They have such visibility that they really could push the market in innovative ways. Some of these are short lives while others prove to stand the test of time.

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True Office Learning Wins Gold for Best Advance in Learning Measurement

Learning Pool

True Office Learning (now part of the Learning Pool group), creator of adaptive elearning technology that measurably improves performance, has earned a Gold award for ‘Best Advance in Learning Measurement’ at the Brandon Hall Excellence in Human Capital Management Awards. The learning insight gleaned from I.Q.

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Podcast 30: Learning From Customer Conferences – With Tristan Jordan and Tara Pawlak of Community Brands

Talented Learning

WELCOME TO EPISODE 30 OF THE TALENTED LEARNING SHOW. To learn more about this podcast series or to see the full collection of episodes visit The Talented Learning Show main page. Tara and Tristan are joining us fresh on the heels of their annual customer conference, Xperience. Why does learning play such a critical role?

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Gamification Basics

Web Courseworks

Gamification is revolutionizing the field of learning and development. Gamification Strategies for Instructional Designers and Trainers skills seminar I led at the recent ASTD Chicagoland Chapter meeting at the DePaul University School for New Learning on September 18 th. That was the main thrust of the Game On!