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Digital Badges Introduction: Educators
Angela Elkordy
Doctoral CandidateEastern Michigan University,Leadership and Counseling Dept. [email protected]
Learn and consider: What are “digital badges”? Why digital badges for learning and
assessment? What is a “digital backpack”? View examples of badging systems Understand how digital badges can add
value and transparency in learning environments
Digital badges study: Opportunity! Where to find additional resources
Objectives
What are digital badges? Why are educators interested? How can digital badges be used in K-12
learning contexts? Examples Digital Badges Study Overview Invitation to participate
Overview
DML Competition: Digital Badge Development
evidence-based; acknowledge and communicate
skills; flexible (even transcultural,
embodying criteria important to communities of practice globally);
granular (very specific skills and knowledge sets can be targeted);
“common assessments.”
Digital badges “of” learning
Robust digital badge assessments :
are transparent; scaffold learning; motivate learners; provide critical formative feedback; communicate expectations widely; reinforce and strengthen important metacognitive
skills can be used to recognize, assess and communicate a
wide variety of skills; differentiate.
Digital badges “for” learning
Learning targets;
Behavioral targets;
Socio-emotional targets;
Skill based targets;
Proficiency (or Mastery) targets;
How can I use digital badges?
Motivation targets; Measure “new” skills; Differentiate instruction; Communicate expectations; Provide essential formative
feedback Increase learners’ metacognitive
skills and self-efficacy Share ideas!
How can I use digital badges?
Source: Building Badges for Informal Learning Environments: http://fastapps.hri.uci.edu/files/2423/files/BADGE-workshopsheets.pdf
Track student learning over time
Understanding by Design What are the learning targets? What kind of products will evidence learning? What kinds of activities and experiences will
support mastery learning? Bonus: instantly reflective! How can I *teach*
these concepts to ensure learning? Digital badge assessments can align well with
the idea of critically looking at learning and mastery of concepts can be evidenced
Digital badges can guide or scaffold learning, leading to greater understanding
Through performance activities, learning is made “visible”Design for
Understanding
Opportunity to participate in award winning research … Grades 6-10
Digital Badges Study: What’s Involved?
Digital Badges
Badge Design:
• Learning trajectory with increasing cognitive difficulty• Standards alignment• Performance assessment / suggested activities to
demonstrate content mastery• Resources and ideas
This digital badge trajectory scaffolds learning in basic data and statistical concepts for middle and high school age learners. It is designed to be used in a variety of content areas in addition to science and math.
4 levels plus one challenge level
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standard, Practice: “Analyzing and Interpreting Data”
Aligned with CCSS Math (Data and Statistics, for grades 6-10) Also, alignment with NETS-S and P21
Includes: Learning Targets, Badge Requirements, Performance Tasks, Evidence of Learning
Suitable for grades 6 and up (meets 6-8 standards)
Data Whiz Badge Track
This digital badge trajectory scaffolds intermediate and advanced learning in data and statistical concepts for middle and high school age learners. It is designed to be used in a variety of content areas in addition to science and math.
4 levels plus one challenge level ;
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standard, Practice: “Analyzing and Interpreting Data”
Aligned with CCSS Math (Data and Statistics, for grades 8-10) Also, alignment with NETS-S and P21
Includes: Learning Targets, Badge Requirements, Performance Tasks, Evidence of Learning
Suitable for grades 8-10 and up (meets 9-10 standards)Data Hacker Badge Track
Open Comment Period (Aug.15 - Sept. 8, 2013)
Together, we design great learning resources! Please review, comment, suggest or ask about the digital
badges below. Thank you!
Greetings! the InfoMaker Badge Series (Draft) is now open for review and comment for a period ending September 8th, 2013.
Additional changes will be made…….
InfoMaker Badge Track: http://goo.gl/s6axXF
The Need for Research in Implementing Digital Badge Programs in K-12 Contexts
Important New Trend
Learners Already Like Badges
Collaborate to Show Effects
EASY and ENGAGING!
Why would I want to …. ?
• Innovate!• Substantiat
e!• Collaborate
!• Participate!
(designed to be helpful to you!)
• Learn how it works, then make your own!
How to participate in the study
Thank you!
Ms. Elkordy gratefully acknowledges the assistance, humor and encouragement of Ms. Kristin Fonticharo, Clinical Professor, University of Michgian, Ann Arbor!
For more information, visit http://www.badgebox.net/
Or contact Angela Elkordy [email protected] call (734) 494-0640 (Google voice)
Questions?