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Completing a degree during times of COVID

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Completing a degree during times of COVID

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Working with others to complete a module project

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Working with others to complete a module project

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Submitting a minimum percentage of assighments on time across the qualification studied

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Submitting a minimum percentage of assighments on time across the qualification studied

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Completion of soft and study skills activities/courses showing evidence of development.

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Completion of reflective assignments/activities showing how barriers are overcome etc.

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Completion of reflective assignments/activities showing how barriers are overcome etc.

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Self directed learning, taking initiative. 

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Self directed learning, taking initiative. 

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Residential/online schools (for certain subjects - particularly in STEM)

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Residential/online schools (for certain subjects - particularly in STEM)

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Working with people from different cultures/countries. 

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Working with people from different cultures/countries. 

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Completing a reflective journal over a period of time focusing on enhancing an aspect of own performance (at work, study or home)

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Completing a reflective journal over a period of time focusing on enhancing an aspect of own performance (at work, study or home)

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Online presentation of information sourced and presented by a student

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Online presentation of information sourced and presented by a student

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As a reward for achieving high scores in assessments/good attendance at tutorials/participation in module events/projects

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As a reward for achieving high scores in assessments/good attendance at tutorials/participation in module events/projects

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Knowledge gained and achieved learning outcomes

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Knowledge gained and achieved learning outcomes

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It would be good to have some link to sustainability, but can't quite think of an idea at the moment!

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It would be good to have some link to sustainability, but can't quite think of an idea at the moment!

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Providing constructive feedback to peers 

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Providing constructive feedback to peers 

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Completion of activities around soft and study skills.

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Completion of activities around soft and study skills.

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Completing a before and after inventory of digital capabilities (with links to examples of digital literacy) which hits set criteria for badge award

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Completing a before and after inventory of digital capabilities (with links to examples of digital literacy) which hits set criteria for badge award

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Interest outside of main subject area that demonstrates broader interest in the world

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Interest outside of main subject area that demonstrates broader interest in the world

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Student Buddies that help credit transfer students to the OU and to help with the 'new' online format

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Student Buddies that help credit transfer students to the OU and to help with the 'new' online format

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Communication with peers and OU staff, perhaps by volunteering or going above and beyond the actual coursework

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Communication with peers and OU staff, perhaps by volunteering or going above and beyond the actual coursework

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Being able to study online, independently 

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Being able to study online, independently 

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Undertaking virtual student mobility within a recognised exchange framework

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Undertaking virtual student mobility within a recognised exchange framework

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Interdisciplinary skills - ability to synthesise knowledge and concepts from different fields (not sure how this would be developed)   

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Interdisciplinary skills - ability to synthesise knowledge and concepts from different fields (not sure how this would be developed)   

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Diving deep into specific skills that may compliment the coursework but not 'required' in modules

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Diving deep into specific skills that may compliment the coursework but not 'required' in modules

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Participation in 'Welcome Events' or other OU related events that students participate in to give a students perspective

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Participation in 'Welcome Events' or other OU related events that students participate in to give a students perspective

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Being an active member within the OU community - attending groups, events etc

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Being an active member within the OU community - attending groups, events etc

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Connecting with other students and staff from other universities - collaborative/joint projects?

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Connecting with other students and staff from other universities - collaborative/joint projects?

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Completion of forum activities.

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Relationship with a specific career path or known job/role.

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Relationship with a specific career path or known job/role.

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Working in teams and collaborating in activities like this one

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skill of working in crossfuncional team with across global markets

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Need student awareness of the badges existing before can think about what to 'badge'

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Need student awareness of the badges existing before can think about what to 'badge'

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Competition is likely to be motivating to not only gain the badges but therefore access these other learning/soft skill development

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Competition is likely to be motivating to not only gain the badges but therefore access these other learning/soft skill development

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Developing new skills to increase one's employability

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Security is important to an employer to know that they have been earnt for what they say they have

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Security is important to an employer to know that they have been earnt for what they say they have

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Visibility of activity is important to recognise and celebrate what you have done, as well as explain to others

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Visibility of activity is important to recognise and celebrate what you have done, as well as explain to others

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Need standardisation across the sector to help value them when coming through on CVs and social media profiles 

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Need standardisation across the sector to help value them when coming through on CVs and social media profiles 

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Who makes the decision on who to award the badges? Wouldn't this need to be automated and how does this challenge verification?

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Who makes the decision on who to award the badges? Wouldn't this need to be automated and how does this challenge verification?

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Self-competitiveness - progression - colleting achievements

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Self-competitiveness - progression - colleting achievements

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Students know what they've done to earn the badge - so how can they be attractive for them to earn? e.g pretty, sociable, logos, Harry Potter springs to mind with the different house logos and characteristics

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Students know what they've done to earn the badge - so how can they be attractive for them to earn? e.g pretty, sociable, logos, Harry Potter springs to mind with the different house logos and characteristics

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Sharing learning and achievements with others to inspire over social media e.g. instagram

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Sharing learning and achievements with others to inspire over social media e.g. instagram

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Is there any consideration that badges can be gained at different levels and there might be some equivalency across badges?

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Is there any consideration that badges can be gained at different levels and there might be some equivalency across badges?

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Considerations around marketing the badges to different groups - students and employers

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Considerations around marketing the badges to different groups - students and employers

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For what reason are students wanting to earn badges? Employability? Self-development? 

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For what reason are students wanting to earn badges? Employability? Self-development? 

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Getting involved in extra-curricular activities and events - such as student consultative meetings with staff 

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Getting involved in extra-curricular activities and events - such as student consultative meetings with staff 

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Developing specific IT skills throughout the coursework for different projects

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Developing specific IT skills throughout the coursework for different projects

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Skills learned outwith the uni work - hobbies and interests 

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Skills learned outwith the uni work - hobbies and interests 