Campus Technology: “A Digital Badge Initiative in First-Year Writing Courses”
A new article in Campus Technology describes how Coastal Carolina University will be "rolling out a unique curricular initiative throughout its English Department that administers digital badges to students who demonstrate mastery in the critical skills outlined in first-year writing courses." The program is built with BadgeOS and Credly.
EdSurge: “Charting the PD Waters With Badges”
EdSurge features an article by educator Laura Fleming who details her efforts to create and then share a badge system for professional learning using Credly and BadgeOS.
BadgeOS Distinguished Site: Innovative Learning Resources
The newest BadgeOS Distinguished Site official selection is "Innovative Learning Resources" (ILR), which promotes professional development for teachers through thoughtful and progressive understanding of what it takes to be a twenty-first century educator and learner.
In the News: “Digital badges might be the next frontier in association education”
The digital badge initiatives of the American Alliance of Museums, a Credly partner and verified issuer, are featured in the cover story of ASAE's Associations Now. Spotlighted as well is the innovative work of EDUCAUSE, which also works with Credly to make association member achievements visible.
BadgeOS Director Co-Authors US Department of Education Report on the Value of Digital Badges
"The Potential and Value of Using Digital Badges for Adult Learners" examines the nature, value, and potential impact of digital badges, an emerging electronic form of recognition of an individual’s knowledge and skills.
Who’s Keeping Score? The New Leaderboard Add-on for BadgeOS
The new "Leaderboards" Add-On lets you create, configure and add leaderboards to your BadgeOS site. Engage users, encourage progress and foster some healthy competition in your community.