Micro-Credentials and Digital Badges (Library Technology Reports) - Softcover

Victoria Raish (author)|Emily Rimland (author)

 
9780838918166: Micro-Credentials and Digital Badges (Library Technology Reports)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0838918166 ISBN 13: 9780838918166
Publisher: American Library Association, 2019

Synopsis

Digital badges, a type of micro-credential, have been heralded for the last five years as a key trend in education to provide competency-based pathways to learning. Micro-credentials allow for a unique way to teach students information literacy skills. Many libraries may be interested in implementing a micro-credentialing program but may have questions about design, mechanics, and sustainability. This report will give readers much of that background information. After reviewing the report, you will be able to

  • define micro-credentials and the mechanics of using them;
  • identify learning scenarios where micro-credentials can be beneficial;
  • acknowledge the design considerations that are specific to badges;
  • identify partnerships needed for a successful program;
  • know the existing systems possible for building a micro-credentialing program for information literacy or library skills; and

  • feel empowered with knowledge to begin building a program.

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Publisher
American Library Association
Publication date
2019
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0838918166
ISBN 13 
9780838918166
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
277