What is a Digital Badge?
A digital badge is a recognition for the learning(s) outside the traditional academic records. Digital badges validate accomplishments, skills, or competencies learned and demonstrated in a variety of learning environments such as:
- School
- Higher education
- Online learning
- Training programs
- Boot camps
- Certifications
- Internships
- Volunteer work
- Continuing education
And more!
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
Why would you want to earn digital badges?
- Create a digital representation of your skills, experiences, and accomplishments
- Provide evidence of your progress and initiative
- Mark a milestone that gives a sense of pride for having achieved something of value
- Assist in translating your knowledge and experiences into skills that employers seek
- Meet professional goals
- Demonstrate successful completion of field-specific training
- Allow employers to match your skills to their work needs
"Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn and you will."—Vernon Howard
So, what information does a digital badge store?
Required information:
- Name of the badge
- Criteria met to earn the badge
- Badge URL
- Issue date
- Name of issuer
- Recipients name
Optional information:
- Alignment to educational standards
- Additional information about the issuer
- Expiration date
- Evidence URL
- Revocation/revocation reason
- Tags
Your digital badges will make an impact!
Your turn....
Now that you know what a digital badge is, the information it contains, and how you can use it to share your skills and experiences, explore the following opportunities to begin earning your own digital badges.
*Note: The nature of digital badges requires that you provide an email address so that you can receive the badge upon successfully completing the course and tasks required.
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