The value of digital badges (Jan 22) by Alison Fox https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7 What do you think? en-us 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC 2022-01-27 16:46:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/179186660/8d582b8b743ce64082450ae753cfe014/sheep_mothergoose_dot_com.jpg Recognising skills developed alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730097 ..those not accredited in any other way during studies]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730097 alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730098 Something to show for effort]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730098 Value added to module/qualification alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730099 Demonstrates wider engagement and interest.]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730099 Demonstrates experience in a topic/process etc alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730100 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730100 Detail of criteria alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730101 The detail which can be included in the badge about the achievement it represents allows for very specific credentialling -- this might be useful in some circumstances]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730101 Maybe even a feeling of belonging to of community of people with similar interests alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730103 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730103 Important that can add to linked in etc with details of what they have done/achieved? alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730104 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730104 Individual, granular alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730105 Badges, by their nature are attached to smaller, non accredited pieces of learning, enabling the creation of a unique, individual learning journey]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730105 Visual impact alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730106 as we work in an increasingly visual culture based on screens]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730106 Demonstrating employability alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730107 An optional way for students and alumni to demonstrate varying aspects of their employability and skills development to employers and other external audiences. ]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730107 Demonstrate a more personalised pathway through something bigger alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730108 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730108 A badge provides evidence for others (e.g. in ACO, we can see if a student has studied particular OpenLearn courses) alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730109 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730109 Keeps learners motivated on their journey? alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730110 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730110 Prompt / motivate people to complete tasks alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730111 Makes a clear goal made up of smaller tasks. Hopefully motivates completion of this.]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730111 Might help us influence learner behaviour alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730112 Could be useful in pointing students to experiences/activities they might otherwise overlook by signalling their importance]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730112 Builds confidence (small steps through a much longer journey) alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730113 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730113 Effective way for students with disabilities and long term health conditions to evidence their skills alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730114 For students who may not be able to gain work experience or volunteering experience digital badges provide a flexible way for students to demonstrate their interest and commitment to their personal and professional development]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730114 A value to those who cannot afford fees alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730115 Whilst carrying no formal credit, digital badges awarded for completion of OER provide a means of demonstrating academic achievement. ]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730115 Signaller to employers alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730116 Has a value to an employee or prospective employee to signal that they have acquired new skills and can be a self-directed learner.]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730116 Digital stamp can be read by recruiters alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730117 Recruitment agencies and employers can digitally 'read' skills gained for obtaining a badge and automatically match the owner to job opportunities. ]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730117 Badge metadata can be optimised for skills taxonomy matching alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730118 Badge metadata can be optimised to help individuals communicate their skills in employer language. By aligning the skills within a badge offering to skills databases (e.g. ESMI) you are able to add more value to the earner.]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730118 Digital badges have a value in education ... alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730119 1. To augment the formal, taught curriculum e.g. by recognising employability or 'soft' skills. 2. As a motivational tool for use with vulnerable/at-risk students in Level 1 study. 3. To form part of an overall digital transcript. ]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730119 motivation, external recognition alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730121 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730121 Something to give me an edge in job applications alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730122 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730122 CPD alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730123 To demonstrate professional development to current and future employers; to demonstrate to the community that you are keeping up-to-date with CPD. 

]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730123 CV credibility alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730124 Can be used to back up a claim to a prospective employer of having an interest in something, or having worked on a skill.]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730124 Short-term motivation and reward alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730125 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730125 I haven't heard much about the digital badge - keen to learn more alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730126 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730126 Great to add to your email signature, Linkedin profile, online applications, electronic profiles and CV's etc alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730127 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730127 alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730128 Demonstrate learning throughout the journey rather than just at the end.

]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730128 everyone loves getting a badge :) (low risk motivational strategy) alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730129 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730129 Something collectable.... alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730130 Thinking back to my days as a cub scout, I liked the way you could get loads of them and show them off on your sleeve. There may be something here about 'collections' of badges that cohere into something bigger?]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730130 Encourages student participation and gives recognition. It is also a way of demonstrating skills and employability enhancing activity to employers alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730131 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730131 alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730132 Easy to share online and demonstrate to employers additional expertise / experience ]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730132 Can link badge to bigger things, so as to progress the student alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730133 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730133 Good way of tracking progress towards longer term objective alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730134 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730134 Portability alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730135 Because it's digital, it's difficult to lose!]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730135 Builds students confidence alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730136 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730136 They have to be formally recognised to add value. alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730137 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730137 May provide a sense of belonging to a community alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730138 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730138 Support feedback process during formal T&L alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730139 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730139 Fosters Sense of belonging to a particular interest alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730140 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730140 alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730141 They can help us unpack employability and its constituent features and value how its about a combination of learning across multiple spaces]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730141 Some seem more valuable than others alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730142 The badged courses I did in my induction don't seem of interest to anyone. Likewise conference attendee badges. But a conference speaker badge looks good - I would be impressed by that an an employer]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730142 encourages learners to continue with short modules of training to build a learning journey. Helps to unify and provide structure. alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730143 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730143 Common association with others alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730144 Badges could help create connections / a community. Where is their shared skill? How might the granting of badges assist with this?]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730144 How is the badge achieved? alison_fox1 https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730145 I am not clear what happens for people to attain a badge.]]> 2022-01-22 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alison_fox1/aasfzvfmmmsfoli7/wish/2006730145