bett 2014: 3 steps to creating a new (decentralized) learning currency
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BETT2014 Teacher show. 2:45 Stone Computers CPD Theatre C102 How can we create recognise all learners skills and achievements and create a decentralised learning currency? What tools, approaches, resources do we need? How you can get involved in Badge The UKTRANSCRIPT
3 steps to creating a new (decentralized) learning currency
Creating a new learning currency using Mozilla Open Badges Tim Riches 23 Jan #BETT2014 CPD Exchange, sponsored by @Stonecomputers stand 102 #openbadges @triches
“…qualifications are worthless as a criteria for hiring” Google 2013
“…over 50% of employers not satisfied with employability skills of school leavers” CBI 2007
CBI 2007
How do we create a new learning currency?
Three things we need to create a new (decentralized) learning currency
1. Tools – Free tools to design, create and issue Open Badges – Open source standard
2. Community / ecosystem – Vibrant ecosystem that connecting teachers, nonprofits
& employers 3. Maps – skills, competencies & achievements & knowledge
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1. What are open badges?
Aren’t badges just for kids?
Mozilla Open Badges: a web standard which captures & communicates learning
How do they work?
CC BY-SA Kyle Bowen
www.backpack.openbadges.org
What makes Open Badges different? 1. Open & free skills standard 2. Anyone can create open badges 3. Data is owned by you
Badge Stats 235,000 badges issued 1900 issuers 50k+ Backpacks 1400% Growth since Nov 12-13
Who is involved in the ecosystem?
Part 2 – the ecosystem 120+ partners
How do I make and issue badges?
Growing range of tools including Makewaves, Moodle, Blackboard, Achievery, Badgekit, Makebadg.es…
Download canvases at www.digitalme.co.uk/badgetheuk
Designing Open Badges
Vital stats
6,000 Schools
80,000 Students
9,000 Teachers
Monthly Activity • 1Million Views • 50,000 Visitors • 8 Mins Per Visit
Compe22on Winner Only UK Badge pla;orm
33,000 badges awarded since Jan 2013
23,000 students have earned a badge from over 1000 schools
Design your Badge
Makebadges.org
Compe22on Winner Only UK Badge pla;orm
33,000 badges awarded since Jan 2013
23,000 students have earned a badge from over 1000 schools
Publish your Badge Mission
Browse the Badge Library
Students Take Badge Missions
Teacher Badge Dashboard
How are they being used? 1. Learner feedback & motivation 2. Recognising skills outside of assessed curriculum 3. Creating a fuller picture achievements 4. Continual professional development 5. Build links with employers
How will value develop in badges? - Endorsement - Distributed ecosystem - Community rated
Three things we need to create a new (decentralized) learning currency
1. Tools – Free tools to design, create and issue Open Badges – Open source standard
2. Community / ecosystem – Vibrant ecosystem that connecting teachers, nonprofits
& employers 3. Maps – skills, competencies & achievements & knowledge
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How to get involved – become a BTUK partner www.digitalme.co.uk/badgetheuk
