are open badges the future of accreditation
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Tim Riches (DigitalMe) @triches
Are Open Badges the Future of Accreditation?
Lectures Bett2013
Yes! Why?
Tim Riches DigitalMe @triches Slideshare link
> Clear need (learner, teacher employer) > Open standard > Recognise any skill > Peer & teacher assessment > Endorsement > Robust > Wide range supporters…
Who’s involved in Open Badges?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjmbxLGnVD4
Open Badges are images with
metadata hard-coded into them
Visual representations of
achievements, learning, skills,
interests, competencies
They can represent hard & soft
skills, peer assessment, and stackable lifelong learning
after-school program free online course government agency
DISPLAY SITES
personal web site
social networking profiles
WordPress / Tumblr
job sites
http://openbadges.org
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Reporters have interviewed hundreds of interesting people and
created over 10,000 reports and blogs
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Mozilla London HQ Jan 2013
How to young people sum up Student Digital Leaders?
Mozilla London HQ Jan 2013
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What do students think?
“People look up to us and ask for help. We aren't strange anymore for liking ICT. They value are thoughts and ideas” Student, Lady Lumley School
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Yes! Why?
Tim Riches DigitalMe @triches Slideshare link
> Clear need > Open standard > Recognise any skill > Peer & teacher assessment > Endorsement > Robust > Wide range supporters…
Open Badges are the future of accreditation - If you want it…
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