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The Social Media Platform for Schools

“At the forefront of education social networks” The Guardian

BETT winner 2012 Finalist 2014

Competition WinnerOnly UK Badge platform

53,000 badges awarded since Jan 2013

26,000 students have earned a badge from over 1,400 schools

Malala Day Campaign

Badge Anatomy

Badge ClubStudents love to discover and earn badges and help each other

‘One of the biggest impacts we have seen is the eagerness of children to get involved and try something new.’ Matt Rogers, Teacher

Badge Library

Computing at School Magazine, SwitchedOn

IMPACT EXAMPLES• Wide engagementAn incredibly reluctant writer has worked tirelessly on his badge missions,

independently without the need of support from his 1-1.

• Pupil-ledDigital celebration, find, take and share easily.

• eSafetySafe badge scheme – learning safe social networking skills in a real

setting.

• SQAStatement on Open Badges.

• PICT BadgesFife Council Primary ICT badges.

• Badge partnersA World At School, Comic Relief, Department of Health, Parliament’s

Education Service, British Airways

SQA, Mozilla Foundation & Open Badges

SQA, Mozilla Foundation & Open Badges

www.digitalme.co.uk/badgetheuk

Wide range of badges

• Health• Global Citizens• ICT• Literacy• Numeracy

• Languages• Eco Schools• Lifelong learning• Employability• Hobbies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgLLq7ybDtc

Sharon Middleton

Director

sharon.middleton@makewav.es

07908 403521

@SharonMakewaves

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