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Micro credentials allow adult learners to explore topics that interest and motivate them.

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Micro credentials allow adult learners to explore topics that interest and motivate them.

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How has the process changed since I last developed a course

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How has the process changed since I last developed a course

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Adult learners are motivated differently than school aged learners

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Adult learners are motivated differently than school aged learners

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I have earned a MC Badge but am unsure how  to develop an MC.

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I have earned a MC Badge but am unsure how  to develop an MC.

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Kirsten Smith

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Micro Credentials allow for personalizing/differentiating PD and CEUs.

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Micro Credentials allow for personalizing/differentiating PD and CEUs.

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Kirsten Smith

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Utilizing canvas in a different way.  Building so many sections into a course with the buttons is very neat.  I like the different roles of developer, builder, and evaluator.

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Utilizing canvas in a different way.  Building so many sections into a course with the buttons is very neat.  I like the different roles of developer, builder, and evaluator.

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I would like to know not just the amount of teachers who have participated, but what topics teachers would like Micro-credentials for.  

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I would like to know not just the amount of teachers who have participated, but what topics teachers would like Micro-credentials for.  

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Micro-credentials afford teachers self-directed adult learning. 

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Micro-credentials afford teachers self-directed adult learning. 

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Do learners have the opportunity to provide constructive feedback that leads to improvement in MC development?

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autonomy in learning.

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How to build a microcredential with clear measurable objectives.

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How to build a microcredential with clear measurable objectives.

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Explanation of the steps to building a micro-credential.

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What are the steps for creating/building a micro-credential?

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Micro-Credentials allow for PD that is specific to the needs of a wider range of people.

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Putting the details to the theory

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Are people taking advantage of these OPLs>

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These are like MOOCs

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Detailed description of steps to building a microcredential.

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What are the steps for building a MC?

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Micro-credentials can be put together for more complete learning on a subject.

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how to write an objective

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How to build a stack

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specific PD opportunities

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Badges are GREAT!

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I can now write a measurable objective!

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the time line of the review process

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Brandi                                            I learned how to nest MC under strands within stacks!

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Brandi                                            I learned how to nest MC under strands within stacks!

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How to build a MC

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Terminology related to mc

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SO MUCH...

How to write a wonderful learning objective.

What competencies really are.

Cool tools like plickers and learningapps.com

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structure of a microcredential
writing learning objectives
contemplating  required skills
MC review timeling

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All the things....

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How to build a course

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I learned how a micro credential is developed and set up. The background to this is much more intense than I originally thought.

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Much more clear on how in-depth the MC needs to be, it's easier now to see where this fits in for teachers and how deep it needs to go.

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How to complete a learning map

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The ins and outs of creating a MC and not to go to Chili's when you only have a short window for lunch- but they have good Baked Potato Soup.

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How many elementary teachers are engaging in MC opportunities? What's the breakdown on how many teachers return after completing one?

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How universal in Canvas use in NC?
Would there be a need for a session at a state level PD
conference ?

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Building an entire stack?

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Are there topics that other teachers really want content for? How does content get chosen to be included?

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Has a survey been developed to determine the need for specific topics?

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Can the mc connected to something that the teacher is already required to complete?

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Is there a way to ask for content educators would like to receive?

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Is there a way as their principal to know what my teachers have completed especially when it comes to evaluations and coaching?

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Developing new stacks and mc- "how to" process?

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What content is the most important for teachers?

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Is there a state or national review process that certifies our MCs so that we can become a destination (MC provider)
for other LEAs?

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How in-depth does a MC need to be?

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Professional Development opportunities.

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Chunked specific professional development

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Self selected learning experience

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They are focused professional development opportunities where you can choose topics that will help you improve your practices.

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MC's are small chunks of action research based learning.

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Quick (shorter than a course) professional development

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Courses offered online that provide quick PD

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Research-based
Teachers like them
BADGES!
Opportunities to demonstrate mastery of skills
Offer PD Choices for teachers

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Manageable - not a full scale course but a 1 - 5 hour opportunity.

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Micros are professional learning opportunities with a blended learning approach. Educators will be able to differentiate what they need & want to learn. They will also be able to learn at their own pace.

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Developed from a need for more opportunities for professional learning

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MCs are bite-sized, online PD, for teachers to earn CEUs. Some teachers, in other areas,
also earn $ upon completion.

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Micro-Credentials are quick, relevant professional development opportunities for adult learners.