Podcasts about microcredentials

In an evolving job market, professionals need flexible, targeted learning opportunities to stay current and to determine if graduate education is the right next step. In this episode of the NACU podcast, Michelle Apuzzio speaks with Marcy Taylor, Program Coordinator at Hood College, about their innovative Skill Accelerator Badge Program. Learn how this short-form credentialing initiative is helping individuals build job-ready skills, gain confidence, and position themselves for long-term success in the workforce.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the NACU podcast, where we explore innovative ideas and collaborative strategies in higher education. To learn more about NACU and our programs, visit nacu.edu. Connect with us on LinkedIn: NACU If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with your network.

Send us a textKees Bol is the CEO of 2U, a global leader in education technology that expands access to affordable, career-relevant learning in partnership with the world's top universities, institutions, and industry experts. As CEO, Bol oversees all aspects of 2U's business while driving its long-standing mission: to provide learners worldwide with life-changing higher education that unlocks potential, fosters social mobility, and enhances economic security. Before joining 2U, he was the CEO of Boundless Learning, a global online program management business. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles as Chief Marketing Officer at Strategic Education and Senior Vice President of Marketing, Enrollment, and Retention for Pearson's K-12 virtual school division. Bol got his start at McKinsey & Company and honed his strategic expertise at Capital One. Originally aspiring to be a scientist, Bol earned a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Harvard University. Now that their three children are grown and have left the home, Bol and his wife are enjoying life as empty nesters in Washington, D.C.

Meet Lourdes Ramboa, an expert in entrepreneurial mindset education and design thinking principles that is bringing a new course to healthcare professionals in Fort Worth. Lourdes is a Senior Program Manager at HSC Next, where she works with students to help them think more like innovators and entrepreneurs that can solve real world problems and advance solutions for a healthier community. Originally from Panama, Lourdes most recently taught business and entrepreneurship at Tarrant County College and worked at buy.com, Elevate and with clients such as YUM brands, The Dannon Company, and the US National Guard. She shares about her experience in training all of us, yes, all of us, about how we can think and act like an entrepreneur, no matter what our background or experience level may be. To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://www.hscnext.com

Welcome to our monthly series where we dive into challenging topics, current events, explore faith, and much more. Expect fresh insights from familiar faces and new voices as we engage in candid discussions. Join us for open and honest fellowship, embracing diverse perspectives. Featured guest: Anne Collier, certified executive coach and CEO of Arudia, a coaching and training firm based in Washington, D.C. Topics explored in this episode: Does a degree still have value? The importance of well-rounded skills Resume building Micro-credentialing do's and don'ts Leadership development Wall Street Journal article 'College Doesn't Need to Take Four Years' can be found here. Forbes article 'What are Microcredentials? A Complete Guide' can be found here. Take the Actualized Leadership Profile to find out to how your leadership can both positively and negatively influence your team and organizational culture.   Ameritocracy™ is produced by Prospect House Media and recorded in studio locations in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.

On this episode, Beth Barrie, Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning Innovation at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, discusses the evolving policies around microcredentials and how to be more aligned with internal and external stakeholders. 

We hope you enjoy Part 2 of this conversation! Discover how microcredentials can give you a competitive edge in today's job market. In this episode, we explore the benefits of microcredentialing, how it helps you gain job-ready skills, and why it's a flexible option for students and professionals. UMBC's Digital Credentialing initiative offers cutting-edge microcredentials designed to showcase specific competencies and accomplishments that employers value. Whether you're looking to upskill, switch careers, or enhance your resume, UMBC's microcredentials provide a targeted approach to learning that meets the demands of today's workforce. Tune in to learn how UMBC's microcredentials can fast-track your career success! Access Part 1 of this conversation here: https://youtu.be/ciV9zlP2-NE Learn more about UMBC here: https://badges.umbc.edu/

Discover how microcredentials can give you a competitive edge in today's job market. In this episode, we explore the benefits of microcredentialing, how it helps you gain job-ready skills, and why it's a flexible option for students and professionals. UMBC's Digital Credentialing initiative offers cutting-edge microcredentials designed to showcase specific competencies and accomplishments that employers value. Whether you're looking to upskill, switch careers, or enhance your resume, UMBC's microcredentials provide a targeted approach to learning that meets the demands of today's workforce. Tune in to learn how UMBC's microcredentials can fast-track your career success! Access Part 2 of this conversation here: https://youtu.be/Cas3UMYvEp4Learn more about UMBC here: https://badges.umbc.edu/

How do you measure value in healthcare to benefit both patients and healthcare professionals in the sourcing of goods and services? How do you demonstrate to industry partners that they are valued in the profession?In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Dr. Hudson Garrett, Executive Director & Executive Vice President of the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP). Hudson discusses:What healthcare value analysis professionals do, and how they strive for exceptional value for patients and healthcare professionals; it's about more than just price.How the profession has become multi-disciplinary and now includes nurses, doctors, laboratory professionals, infection preventionists, supply chain professionals, pharmacists, professors, and more.How AHVAP created a way to measure competency in the profession through its board certification.How value analysis professionals focus on patient and healthcare safety through the sourcing of proper equipment and supplies.How he just become a CAE (Certified Association Executive)How Hudson wears two hats; He is ED of AHVAP and also owns a consulting practice.How AHVAP is doing interesting things through industry partner collaborations because a lot of innovation of products and technologies come from across the industry.How industry partners can now vote and receive the same benefits that healthcare professionals get.How AHVAP created a code of conduct for industry partners to prevent conflicts of interest.How AHVAP has a board certification for value analysis professionals.How AHVAP is creating microcredentials so that members can develop expertise in very specific topics and mature members can continue to learn and grow.How AHVAP is creating customized development plans for teams within an organization.How membership has tripled in the last 18 months.AHVAP has a future summit coming up this summer where the entire profession will be looking at what's next for analysis value professionals.References:AHVAP WebsiteIndustry Partner Expo

In this episode Claire shares what she learned from two of the presenters at the HolonIQ 2024 "Future of Higher Education & Workforce" Summit. Prof. Rose Luckin and Dr Victoria Galan-Muros are respectively experts in AI in education and on microcredentials in higher education. The insights they shared left Claire (and other Summit attendees) with a lot to contemplate.The website for Prof. Luckin's EDUCATE Ventures Research is: https://www.educateventures.com/UNESCO's Institute for Higher Education's website is: https://www.iesalc.unesco.org/en/Claire will publish a summary of her takeaways from the Summit on her website in the coming days at: https://clairefield.com.au/about/Contact Claire: Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field Follow me on Bluesky: @clairefield.bsky.social Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au Email me at: admin@clairefield.com.au The ‘What now? What next?' podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia's traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

In this episode, co-host Amy Marcus speaks with Mark Blakemore of Big Pond Education about the value of carbon literacy, climate education and microcredentials on international programs. Resources: Big Pond Education: https://www.bigpondeducation.org/  Big Zero Microcredential: https://www.big-zero.org/   The Forum on Education Abroad's Advancing the SDGS award: https://www.forumea.org/award-for-advancing-the-sdgs-through-education-abroad.html EUASA's Climate Conscious Study Abroad: An Operational Guide (co-authored by today's guest, Mark Blakemore): https://studyabroadclimate.guide/ Hillary Clinton on “The Weaponization of Loneliness”: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/08/hillary-clinton-essay-loneliness-epidemic/674921/  Zeroverse: https://zeroverse.org/index.html

MCALLEN, Texas - Two of the three leaders of the Texas Workforce Commission attended South Texas College's 2024 Workforce Summit.They were Joe Esparza, who serves as the commissioner representing employers on the TWC board, and Alberto Treviño III, who serves as the commissioner representing labor on the board.The two workforce development experts spoke on a panel titled: Microcredentials, Credentials of Value, Industry-Recognized Credentials and What They Mean for Employability and Living Wages. The moderator was Lone Star National Bank Executive Vice President Julian Alvarez, himself a former TWC commissioner.After the panel discussion had ended one question was taken from the audience. It came from Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez but it was more of a statement. Cortez said he wished the local workforce commissions had more leeway in how they were allowed to spend their money. He said the Rio Grande Valley is unique and as a result, the local workforce groups should have more discretion on what can do with the funds sent down by the state.Here are the biographies of the two commissioners that spoke:Alberto Treviño IIIAlberto Treviño III serves as the Commissioner Representing Labor for the Texas Workforce Commission. Governor Greg Abbott appointed him to the three-member Commission on January 9, 2023.  Prior to his appointment, Commissioner Treviño of Harlingen served as a retired U.S. Border Patrol agent. Treviño has nearly 33 years of combined law enforcement and border patrol experience, with 21 years of service to Local 3307 of the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC), where he served as executive vice president, and later, as treasurer.Prior to NBPC, Commissioner Treviño served as a police instructor, background investigator, and patrol officer for the Harlingen Police Department. He is a 3rd degree knight of the Knights of Columbus, former member of the City of Harlingen Tennis Advisory Board, and former volunteer for Little League Baseball. Treviño received an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Texas Southmost College.Joe Esparza Joe Esparza currently serves as the Commissioner Representing Employers for the Texas Workforce Commission. Governor Abbott appointed him to the three-member commission on November 7, 2023.In his role, Commissioner Esparza serves as an advocate for over 660,000 Texas employers and over 3 million small businesses. He and his team serve as a key resource for all Texas employers to help businesses grow and thrive in Texas.Prior to his appointment, Commissioner Esparza was sworn in as Texas Deputy Secretary of State on December 14, 2018. In addition, Esparza previously served as a Senior Appointments Manager in the office of the Governor, overseeing numerous gubernatorial appointments during Governor Abbott's first term. A graduate of Texas Tech University, Esparza earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications. Esparza received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps and is a Veteran of the Global War on Terrorism, having served in Iraq.South Texas College's 2024 Workforce Summit was held in the Student Union Building of STC's Pecan Campus in McAllen.Here is an audio recording of everything the two workforce commissioners said on the panel.To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.

In this special edition ABP podcast to mark International Women's Day 2024, we hear from four distinguished female leaders who have been instrumental in shaping the exciting field of online learning over the past two decades. Innovation in the online learning space is transforming education to become much more: accessible and inclusive; responsive to the fast changing skills requirements of industry in an increasingly ‘digital first' world of work; and accessible globally, including to traditionally excluded groups. Topics covered include microcredentials, blended learning, and the challenges and exciting opportunities for women working in this space.Podcast guests:Vicky Irwin – Senior Director of Consultancy at Times Higher Education. Vicky works with universities, governments, and businesses across the world, to help guide their higher education strategies. Kate Lindsay – Senior Vice Present of Academic Services at Higher Ed Partners. Kate spearheads academic partnerships with Universities across the UK to build capability and capacity in the delivery of fully online learning programmes. Jo-Anne Murray – VP Education at the University of Aberdeen. Jo-Anne has 20 years' experience of leading online and digital education. She has worked in both the academic and the commercial sector leading digital transformation in education.Alex Forsythe – Professor of Applied Psychology and Organisational Psychologist. Alex works with universities, governments and businesses across the world, to help guide their digital learning strategies. Podcast Editor – Rob Feltham

This audio article provides a short summary of microcredentials and whether they should be considered for use within Defence.

Do you know what a microcredential or a digital badge is?  Do you know if they are popular or even used?  Have a listen and learn.   #microlearning #learning #training #badges #learningstrategy #upskilling

From employers to policy makers, universities and their students, everyone agrees that alternative credentials are a good thing for the economy and for expanding access to higher education. But it's one thing to think it's a good idea and another to make it happen. The truth is demand for microcredentials remains low among students, the business plans are patchy and higher education providers haven't fully embraced the new models.  In this episode we hear from an institution who has managed to get alternative credentialing right in a big way. The University of Edinburgh has been building Moocs (massive open online courses) and microcredentials for over 10 years. It currently offers 80 online master's courses and 100 Moocs and microcredentials, reaching 4.7 million learners around the world. Melissa Highton, assistant principal of online and open learning at the university, is here to tell us about their strategy behind developing Moocs, how they remain relevant to millions of learners and the secret behind their commercial success.  Michael D. Smith, a professor of information technology and public policy at Heinz College and Tepper School Of Business at Carnegie Mellon University, speaks with us about his recent book The Abundant University. Having observed disruption in the television and music industries, he urges universities to leverage technology to reach more students and secure their futures.    Read more from Melissa Highton on Campus "A look back over 10 years of Moocs"

On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Kristen Vanselow to discuss the importance of employer involvement and partnerships, and how to expand your reach beyond your typical learner audience. 

Todd Mahler is the Chief Product Officer at Edmentum. For over 25 years Todd has led the development of educational technology products for the nation's leading publishers and is proud to have impacted the lives of millions of students. As Chief Product Officer for Edmentum, Todd drives product strategy for Edmentum, ensuring their solutions meet the needs of the educators and students they serve. Prior to Edmentum, Todd served as Chief Product Officer for Apex Learning and has held senior leadership positions with McGraw Hill Education, Redbird Advanced Learning, and Six Red Marbles. Todd holds a Master's degree in Education from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy & Astrophysics from Villanova University.Dr. PJ Caposey is a dynamic speaker and a transformational leader and educator. PJ began his career as an award-winning teacher in the inner-city of Chicago and has subsequently led significant change in every administrative post he has held. PJ became a principal at the age of 28 and within three years was able to lead a small-town/rural school historically achieving near the bottom of its county to multiple national recognitions. After four years, PJ moved to his current district, Meridian CUSD 223, as superintendent and has led a similar turnaround leading to multiple national recognitions for multiple different efforts.PJ is a best-selling author and has written 10 books for various publishers. His work and commentary has been featured on sites such as the Washington Post, NPR, CBS This Morning, ASCD, Edutopia, the Huffington Post, and was featured in a Global Leaders Forum thinkpiece alongside the likes of General Petraeus and General McChrystal. He works in the Education Department of three universities, including within the Ivy League, and in a myriad of capacities with the Illinois Principal's Association including Principal Coach and author of the first complete stack of MicroCredentials offered in Illinois.Recommended Resources:Academic I - Ground Rules on AI by EdutopiaInstitute for Educational Innovation

Another episode recorded at the Convergence conference co-hosted by UPCEA and AACRAO focusing on credential innovation. Microcredentials have popped up in many places, but what about at a research-intensive institution? This episode explores the ways that Rutgers University went about discerning the best path forward with microcredentials. Chris Retzko, Director of Academic Assessment and Accreditation shares his experiences working with the implementation and roll out of microcredentials from the beginning. Key Takeaways:There was a significant amount of collaboration and involvement from stakeholders to push a report with recommendations on microcredentials forward. Reach out to others across your institution to study, explore, and identify ways that microcredentials will work for your institution. Institutional culture will dictate a lot! Incorporating the microcredential review and approval process into existing administrative systems makes things easier for everyone involved. And don't forget the assessment piece!Microcredentials can be a way to make concrete abstract concepts that students are learning as part of their degree programs. Look to your curriculum's learning objectives for opportunities!Host:Doug McKenna, University RegistrarGeorge Mason Universitycmckenn@gmu.edu Guests:Christopher RetzkoDirector of Academic Assessment and AccreditationRutgers Universityretzko@oq.rutgers.edu    References and Additional Information:https://conferences.upcea.edu/convergence2023/ https://www.aacrao.org/signature-initiatives/learning-mobility/digital-credentials https://academicaffairs.rutgers.edu/microcredentialing-and-digital-badging 

Recording live from the inaugural Convergence conference in Washington, DC, co-hosted by UPCEA and AACRAO! Convergence brings together higher education professionals to discuss credential innovation. #Credovation! In this episode, Bob Hansen, CEO of UPCEA, shares the impetus for the Convergence conference, reflects on the state of credentials in higher education, and looks to the future of collaborations with AACRAO. And gives his favorite Flannery O'Connor book. Key Takeaways:There are echoes of reactions to online learning in the current conversations around microcredentials; they're an idea whose time has come, but we will continue to need to articulate the “why” even as administrators push into the “how.”The partnership between UPCEA and AACRAO in relation to microcredentials is mutually beneficial; UPCEA members have been on the cutting edge of developing microcredential programs, and AACRAO members remain grounded in the verification and certification of credentials. UPCEA continues to focus on the many and varied initiatives launched before and during the pandemic. And plans are already underway for next year's Convergence conference in October in New Orleans, LA. Host:Doug McKenna, University Registrar, George Mason Universitycmckenn@gmu.edu Guests:Bob Hansen, Ph.D.CEO, UPCEAwww.upcea.edu   References and Additional Information:https://conferences.upcea.edu/convergence2023/ https://www.aacrao.org/signature-initiatives/learning-mobility/digital-credentials https://upcea.edu/membership/ https://www.amazon.com/Everything-That-Rises-Must-Converge/dp/0374504644 

#female #technology #ceo #nft #adobe #creativecloud   Acestar's Natalie Sit - Never Forget the Taste of Poverty    Natalie Sit is the multiple award-winning owner of software services firm Acestar, a platinum reseller of Adobe Creative Cloud licences, having reached the pinnacle despite having no tertiary education, the daughter of noodle sellers in Ipoh.  This is her story, as told to Khoo Hsu Chuang. (Many thanks to the Asia School of Business for their collaboration with The Do More Podcast, in whose studio this conversation was recorded. The Asia School of Business is a partnership between MIT Sloan School of Management and Bank Negara Malaysia). CONTENTS  00:01:43 - Noodle Seller Parents 00:05:33 - Trigger Points  00:07:11 - Bright Lights, Big City   00:11:42 - The Burning Dream  00:14:30 - Selling Snow to Eskimos  00:16:17 - The Art of Conversation  00:17:23 - Dealing with Rejection  00:19:17 - When the Chips are Down  00:22:22 - One Way Ticket to New York  00:27:05 - What Is an Entrepreneur?  00:30:50 - When Parents Pass Away  00:34:08 - Depression  00:38:15 - The Evils of Comparing  00:39:40 - Sole Founder Challenges  00:42:42 - Web 3.0  00:46:48 - MicroCredentials  00:51:42 - Advice to Entrepreneurs  00:54:08 - Life Advice  00:56:40 - The Definition of ‘Success'  00:59:23 - Would You Change Anything? 01:00:09 - The Next Step  FOLLOW NATALIE HERE:  URL: https://acestar.my/ceo-profile/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-sit-59331798/ Fb: https://www.facebook.com/acestarian.nataliesit/ SOME CLIPPINGS:  Tattler: https://www.tatlerasia.com/power-purpose/diversity/opinion-adversity-prepared-me-for-success-woman-tech The Peak: https://thepeak.com.my/people/the-peak-behind-the-scenes-throwback-acestars-natalie-sit/ Lifestyle Asia: https://www.lifestyleasia.com/kl/culture/people/fathers-day-story-natalie-sit-on-growing-closer-to-her-father/   ---  Follow Chuang here:  URL: http://www.domore.my/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hsu-chuan...  FB: https://www.facebook.com/khoo.chuang/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/khoohsuchuang/  ---  Follow DoMore here:  WEBSITE: https://www.domore.my/  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DoMoreTakeChargeofYourLife  ITUNES: https://apple.co/2lQ47mS  GOOGLE PLAY: https://bit.ly/3b1l8iO  SPOTIFY: https://tinyurl.com/y6zufvcp  PODBEAN: https://domoreasia.podbean.com/  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/domore.asia/ 

SOCIAL MEDIA:Follow the UTAH TEACHER FELLOWS online at theutahteacher.com  (our blog) and on social media at:Email: socialmedia@hopestreetgroup.orgTwitter: @HSG_UTInstagram: @ut_teacherfellowsFacebook: @utahteacherfellowsprogram CONNECT WITH US:John Arthur (@9thEvermore) -- Co-Director of the Teacher Fellows, 6th Grade Teacher in Salt Lake School District, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist. Kiera Beddes (@KBeddes) -- Digital Teaching & Learning Specialist for Jordan School District Daron Kennett (@daronkennett) -- Professional Learning Supervisor in Davis School District and State Product Manager for the Utah Microcredential System. Lauren Merkley (@lmerkles) -- Taught AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing in Granite School, 2020 Utah Teacher of the YearRyan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) -- Education Pathway Teacher for  Washington Country School DistrictKayla Towner (@mrstowner9) -- Technology Instructor and Product Manager of Utah's Online School Library at Utah Education Network (UEN)RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Utah Microcredentials - Check out this website to see how you can move your professional learning forward.Contact Daron Kennett if you have further questions on Microcredentials at dkennett@dsdmail.net or 801-402-5148.CHECK OUT THESE OTHER AMAZING PODCASTS:UEN HOMEROOM (@uennews): https://www.uen.org/development/homeroom.shtmlArtful Teaching Podcast (@everychildeveryart / https://www.facebook.com/BYUARTSPartnership/): http://advancingartsleadership.com/artfulteachingUCET Podcast (@ucet): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ucet-podcast-with-kiera-beddes/id1539752646

How Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport has piloted a customised micro-credential to develop storytelling skills across their workforce. Our guests are Stacie Swindon, a learning and development consultant from Waka Kotahi and Marcus Garrett, an instructional designer from RMIT Online who partnered on this project. Our host, Michelle Ockers, from Learning Uncut also worked on this pilot, shaping the requirements, and leading the evaluation. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/129/  Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/

ICEF Podcast episode format1) News & developments 2) Main Topic - Keys to the market 1) News & developments • A discussion of some noteworthy industry news and developments as published on ICEF MonitorMeasuring the massive vocational training opportunity in developing economiesAI tools help to smooth student housing search but supply crunch remains2) Main topic • "Bridging the skills gap: Preparing international students for their future careers"Main topic sponsor: ICEF Digital 3) Keys to the market • TunisiaKeys to the Market sponsor: Eduworld,  premium student recruitment agency for global Educational opportunities.Speakers Scott CederbaumHead of Degree MarketingCourseraAndy HockleyAcademic DirectorBell Teacher AcademyCambridge University Press & AssessmentCraig RiggsEditor in ChiefICEF MonitorMartijn van de Veen (Moderator)Chief Business Development OfficerICEF

On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Katherine Newman to talk about the roots of the microcredential movement and creating a space for collaboration when it comes to policy. 

On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Jon Harbor to discuss the recognition of the value in short-term credentials that speak to the needs of modern learners, and the interplay between microcredentials and the traditional programming of a university. 

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In this podcast we sit with Dr. Johnathan McCombs about  microcredentials and certificates. This is a hot topic in the world of both education and business. Dr. McCombs discusses how these can align with your career aspirations to create a portfolio of in-demand skills that differentiates you to employers.  You can learn more about The FranklinWorks Marketplace which offers an ever-expanding catalog of learning options of in-demand subject areas that provide a one-stop-shop for Franklin University courses and certificates, as well as access to programs from other industry-leading education providers like Coursera, Stride, PathStream, and more - at https://www.franklin.edu/microcredentials-certificates/microcredentials  

In this episode, we speak to special guest Kian Katanforoosh, whose company Workera just raised a $23.5M Series B. We also talk about:AI Push and PullCall for a pause on AI training met with skepticismEd tech experts urge caution on ChatGPT's student data privacyItaly blocks ChatGPT over privacy concernsHello Dolly: Democratizing the magic of ChatGPT with open models Higher Ed's Price Hikes in the Face of UncertaintyIvy League tuition costs over $80KA look at trends in college consolidation since 2016Rising Tuition? It's Not About Sticker PricesWhy are prices rising more for lower-income college students than their higher-income peers? The Power of Microcredentials and America's Higher Education DilemmaTikTok Ban DebateTikTok hearing: CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before US Congress amid looming ban – as it happenedLuben Pampoulov's Evaluation of Public EdtechsLearning with CopilotsBig Haircut for Byju's Valuation Some Investors Cut Byju's Valuation (from $22B to $11B)Byju's Raising $700M on Original $22B Valuation

On today's episode of the Illumination by Modern Campus podcast, host Amrit Ahluwalia was joined by Margot Baron to discuss the transition to a skills-focused industry, and how to take a collaborative approach to program development in order to meet workforce needs. 

In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Fiona Anson, Enterprise Learning Lead at UTS. Fiona explains the work she's been leading to develop industry-specified, platform- and vendor-agnostic microcredentials for some of Australia's largest companies - and she also explains her experiences and passion for helping women (and men) into tech.During the podcast, Claire mentions a recent presentation she gave on how ChatGPT and other forms of AI are already changing work in a range of occupations and the stress she thinks that will place on normal  Training Package updating processes especially for the Business Services package. Claire's slides are available to download. Contact Claire: Connect with me on LinkedIn: Claire Field Check out the news pages on my website: clairefield.com.au Email me at: admin@clairefield.com.au The ‘What now? What next?' podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia's traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

Microcredentials are becoming a lot more prevalent. In today's episode of Centricity, our host Will Riley meets with Kevin Dunn to talk about microcredentials and how they can strengthen both sellers AND businesses. The Value of Microcredentials One of the big appeals of microcredentials is what it proves. People can claim they've learned something, yes, but being certified in it PROVES that they've genuinely learned that topic. Having microcredentials on your resume can also bolster it and give you priority for a position compared to unqualified competitors. However, microcredentials can still be a POWERFUL asset for executives as well as for businesses. Microcredentials For B2B and Executives Instead of viewing microcredentials as a simple badge on your LinkedIn profile, view it as a means of developing yourself professionally. Along with developing yourself professionally, microcredentials help foster BUSINESS growth. When everyone involved with a business's success is fully certified and aware of what they're doing, that business will NATURALLY see better results. Microcredentials also provide sellers with VALUABLE information for buyers and clients. For example, if the client is needing SEO work done, a microcredential can help B2B sellers better meet that buyer's need. Microcredentials can also help you build PARTNERSHIPS. If you or your business are certified in working with a certain platform, then you could partner with that platform. Platforms, as well as buyers, are more likely to trust a CERTIFIED seller instead of an uncertified one. You can get your own microcredentials at www.hubspot.com. If you want to contact Kevin Dunn directly, you can reach out to him on both Twitter and LinkedIn. Dunn also hosts his own podcast, the Agency Unfiltered podcast.

Get the book, Building Educator Capacity Through Microcredentials Follow Eric on Twitter @emc7x About the Authors Eric M. Carbaugh, PhD, is a full professor in the Department of Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, where he instructs both undergraduate and graduate courses. As an educational consultant, he has worked with teachers and leaders at more than 100 schools and districts on a variety of topics related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. He is a coauthor of Designing Authentic Performance Tasks and Projects and the quick reference guide Principles and Practices for Effective Blended Learning. He has teaching experience at both the elementary and secondary levels and serves as the journal editor and a board member for the Virginia ASCD chapter.   Laura McCullough, EdD, recently retired after serving nine years as executive director of ASCD's Virginia affiliate, where she was responsible for designing and overseeing a range of professional learning programs as well as outreach services such as innovation forums, VASCD's Profile of a Classroom, and a statewide network for new teachers. McCullough is active in policy and advocacy work, representing VASCD in the legislature and other policy arenas. She has taught at the elementary, middle, high school, and university levels, and has experience as an elementary principal and district administrator.  

Brian LaDuca is the founding Executive Director of the Institute of Applied Creativity for Transformation (IACT) at the University of Dayton. His research is focused on the relationship between necessary 21st Century skills in the workforce and competency-based curriculum in post-secondary education. He has been with Dayton for ten years where he leads the ongoing evolution of all micro-credentials and badges for the University of Dayton students, faculty and staff and steers the ongoing city-wide collaboration of The GEM, Dayton's emerging education incubator with a mission to maximize possibilities for city educators to be innovative change agents for developing new teaching and learning solutions to help Dayton's community and society progress. Since 2015 he has presented his research and work across the world including keynote presentations and workshops in Mexico, Switzerland, Peru, and China. He has degrees from the University of Illinois-Urbana, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Dayton (2023); and is lovingly supported by his wife Susie and his twin boys, Michelangelo and Joaquin and their sister, Giada. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigedidea/message

This week, Chris interviews Daniel Parker, Kathy White, and Stacy Duffy, individuals behind the creation of Assistive Technology Forward, a group that created a statewide “community of practice” to support Wisconsin assistive technology. ATF has recently begun a free program that provides “microcredentials” that are focused on a particular area of practice within assistive technology.  Learn more here. These modules can be completed in a few hours and many can be taken by parents, administrators, and others who are not as familiar with assistive technology. Chris chats with Daniel, Kathy, and Stacy about Assistive Technology Forward, how they came to create microcredentials, some of the benefits of microcredentials, and a discussion of the virtual “community of practice” that ATF has created for assistive technology!    Before the interview, Rachel shares some thoughts about an upcoming assessment report that she has been asked to write. Chris and Rachel discuss preparing for a student who has aggressive behaviors, dealing with the pressure to have standardized assessments as part of a report, and some of the questions that Rachels asks when she begins an AAC assessment.   Key ideas this week:  

This episode of the Getting Smart Podcast is a part of our New Pathways campaign. In partnership with ASA, Stand Together and the Walton Foundation, the New Pathways campaign will question education's status quo and propose new methods of giving students a chance to experience success in what's next.  On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Nate McClennen is joined by Rupert Ward, a former Special Adviser and Project Lead for iDEA, one of the world's most successful free educational technologies.  Rupert is a Professor of Learning Innovation and Associate Dean (International) within the School of Computing and Engineering - at the University of Huddersfield, UK. He is also a National Teaching Fellow and Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Nate and Rupert discuss the importance of trust, how learning fitness could be more like physical fitness and the role of technology in shaping the future of learning.

When Anant Agarwal founded edX, one of the world's most popular MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), he had a vision of making higher education accessible to everyone. Ten years later, Ben sits down with Anant to see just how far we've come, how new ideas like microcredentials fit into that vision, and whether or not Anant's decision to join forces with the for profit 2U was a threat to the MOOC ethos.  Higher Ed Spotlight is a new podcast, sponsored by Chegg's Center for Digital Learning, that aims to explore the future of higher education today.

Dan Gisolfi is currently leading the delivery of innovation capabilities across Discover Financial Services (DFS), such as Hack-aaS, Patent Program, Design Thinking Services, and an Innovation Accelerator. Prior to joining DFS, he led an innovation team focused on the incubation of IBM Security's Zero Trust Architecture in collaboration with internal labs, academic institutions and NIST. About Podcast Episode Some of the key topics covered during this episode with Dan are: How does the chicken and egg problem relate to digital identity? Is there a dependency on Government IDs to seed the marketplace? Are unique identifier databases required to become a credential issuer? What is transitive trust? And how does it differ from how trust gets established otherwise (e.g., through backend API calls)? The missing role in the trust triangle: The Examiner. Can Examiners become digital notaries? Rethinking authentication and authorization - using attestations from multiple issuers helps to create more trust. How Issuance can become a business model for many trusted service providers. Some challenges with the mDL (ISO/IEC 18013) standard. The benefits of using a Microcredentials approach. Misconceptions about becoming credential issuers (e.g., assuming liability, data minimization). Where to find Dan? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinomaster/ Blogs: https://www.ibm.com/blogs/blockchain/author/dan-gisolfi/ Follow Mathieu Glaude Twitter: https://twitter.com/mathieu_glaude LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathieuglaude/ Website: https://northernblock.io/

Dr. Adam Fein, Chief Information Officer at University of North Texas joins the podcast to talk about embedding microcredentials within our degree programs, and whether or not microcredentials are an existential threat to higher education or its wonderful partner.

This week's guest, PJ Caposey, shares how experiencing a tragedy at a young age shifted his mindset on the value of time and how time management is key in any successful leader's skill set. In this episode, we discuss: The Reflection Process Valuing Coaching from Others Preparing our Students for their Future.  About PJ Caposey: PJ Caposey is a dynamic speaker and a transformational leader and educator. PJ began his career as an award-winning teacher in the inner-city of Chicago and has subsequently led significant change in every administrative post he has held. PJ became a principal at the age of 28 and within three years was able to lead a small-town/rural school historically achieving near the bottom of its county to multiple national recognitions. After four years, PJ moved to his current district, Meridian CUSD 223, as superintendent and has led a similar turnaround leading to multiple national recognitions for multiple different efforts. PJ is a best-selling author and has written 8 books for various publishers. His work and commentary has been featured on sites such as the Washington Post, NPR, CBS This Morning, ASCD, Edutopia, the Huffington Post, and was featured in a Global Leaders Forum thinkpiece alongside the likes of General Petraeus and General McChrystal. He works in the Education Department of two universities and in a myriad of capacities with the Illinois Principal's Association including Principal Coach and author of the first complete stack of MicroCredentials offered in Illinois. Follow PJ Caposey: Website: https://pjcaposey.com/ (https://pjcaposey.com/)  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MCUSDSupe (https://twitter.com/MCUSDSupe)  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pj-caposey-516538166/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pj-caposey-516538166/)  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp8FrmXxUmmMcMYF6aH_eYQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp8FrmXxUmmMcMYF6aH_eYQ)  https://www.amazon.com/Manage-Your-Time-Will-You/dp/1416626654?crid=1OKMYUW0Q3GTE&keywords=PJ+Caposey&qid=1657654647&sprefix=pj+caposey+%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=2db054976a4db66b70c4bf3b0568ae7c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl https://www.amazon.com/Building-Culture-Support-P-Caposey/dp/1596672277?crid=TN4Y8U2R5XRK&keywords=pj+caposey&qid=1658605059&s=books&sprefix=pj+caposey%2Cstripbooks%2C101&sr=1-5&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=996ab27457c0e0c63ff38de315e1e006&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl   [caption id="attachment_3508" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Aspire-Swag-Website-Image-update-6.18.21.png () Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast Swag, Joshua Stamper, Teach Better[/caption] NEW Aspire Swag with Discount Code: ASPIRE  Tee-Shirts and Drinkware: https://teachbetterswag.com/collections/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast (ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast)   This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? https://joshstamper.com/contact/ (Contact Joshua Stamper ) for presentations on Restorative Practices, Leadership Development, and Innovative campus systems. Watch my session on Trauma Informed, restorative and social emotional practices athttp://www.teachsummit.com/stamper ( www.teachsummit.com/stamper) Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper: Contact:https://joshstamper.com/contact/ ( https://joshstamper.com/contact/) Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper ( www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper) Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper ( www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper)...

Reported by Evolllution, Sheila Blanc from the University of Calgary believes it's because we still don't have a shared language to talk about our degree credentials, these microcredentials, and how they connect in a broader framework.

This week on the podcast the 2022 Student Academic Experience Survey is out - has the student experience bounced back post-pandemic? Plus we discover that free speech is alive and well on UK campuses, we think big about microcredentials and there's some interesting new data out on innovation and outreach. With Marian Hilditch, academic registrar at the University of Bradford, Amatey Doku, consultant with Moorhouse, David Kernohan, Associate Editor at Wonkhe and presented by Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at Wonkhe.

Dynamic speaker and transformational leader and educator, PJ Caposey, joins us to share his thoughts on how school leaders can build realistic optimism. PJ began his career as an award-winning teacher in the inner-city of Chicago and has subsequently led significant change in every administrative post he has held. He became a principal at the age of 28 and within three years was able to lead a small-town/rural school historically achieving near the bottom of its county to multiple national recognitions. After four years, he moved to his current district, Meridian CUSD 223, as superintendent and has led a similar turnaround leading to multiple national recognitions for multiple different efforts. PJ is also a best-selling author and has written 8 books for various publishers. His work and commentary has been featured on sites such as the Washington Post, NPR, CBS This Morning, ASCD, Edutopia, the Huffington Post, and was featured in a Global Leaders Forum thinkpiece alongside the likes of General Petraeus and General McChrystal. He works in the Education Department of two universities and in a myriad of capacities with the Illinois Principal's Association including Principal Coach and author of the first complete stack of MicroCredentials offered in Illinois. Tune in on Wednesday, April 20 @ 6pm EST!

There is a growing movement in higher education to identify ways to offer more accessible learning for our students and for members of our communities. Microcredentials have the potential to fill that need. Whether for credit or not, course-based or not, transcripted or not, a microcredential can be used to represent a specific learning objective or set of learning objectives. In this episode we talk to colleagues from the University of Colorado - Boulder to hear about their efforts to stand up a microcredential program and what planning, policies and procedures, communication, and technical infrastructure is needed.       Key Takeaways:A microcredential is not the same thing as a “badge.” A badge is to a microcredential as a diploma is to a degree program. A badge can be issued to represent the completion of a microcredential.Take the time to be thoughtful and prepare for a microcredential program offering at your institution. You can get a badging platform and start issuing badges tomorrow if you want, but the underlying policies, procedures, and administrative infrastructure are critical for ongoing success.Identify your institution's “why,” when considering offering microcredentials. Are they meant to be revenue generating? Are they free? What are the standards for a microcredential program? Who is your potential microcredential population?  Guests:Kristi Wold-McCormickAssistant Vice Provost and University RegistrarUniversity of Colorado-Boulderkristi.woldmccormick@colorado.edu Noah GeiselMicrocredentials Program ManagerUniversity of Colorado-Bouldernoah.geisel@colorado.edu https://twitter.com/senorg/ References and Additional Information:Carey, K. L., & Stefaniak, J. E. (2018). An exploration of the utility of digital badging in higher education settings. Educational Technology Research and Development, 66(5), 1211–1229. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-018-9602-1Global Silicon Valley. (2021, August 18). Stage X The Future of Higher Education | ASU+GSV 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhm75Zc6NOUHall-Ellis, S. D. (2016). Stackable micro-credentials – a framework for the future. The Bottom Line, 29(4), 233–236. https://doi.org/10.1108/BL-02-2016-0006George Washington University - Call for microcredential research proposals (Due April 2022)ASU to Issue 100 Million Digital Badges by 2030Credential Engine to Use Linked, Open Data to Improve Learning and Employment RecordsDigital Credentials Showcase Learning and Workplace AchievementsThe Badge Summit, Boulder, CO; August 1-2, 2022, https://twitter.com/BadgeSummit SEM Live: Microcredentials and BadgesCore Competencies:

In this episode of the podcast Claire is joined by Jay Segeth, My eQuals Program Director at HES, and Daniel Hibbert, Commercial Director at Digitary to discuss the My eQuals platform and how it sits alongside changes in the sector such as the Microcredentials Marketplace which is currently under development by UAC, the new National Credentials Platform which UAC and HES are building with funding allocated by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment, and the new National Microcredential Framework recently published by DESE. If you want to know more about My eQuals their website is: https://www.myequals.edu.au---------------------------------The ‘What now? What next?' podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia's traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

For the latest HR news follow us at @cadHRnews. In today's episode:Canadian job postings hit a new high: Canadian Job Postings Through March 18: Postings Hit a New High (hiringlab.org) The concept of a “workcation,” isn't new to corporate Canada, but it has seen renewed interest from both employees and employers since the start of the pandemic:        Canadian employees taking more 'workcations' to improve work-life balance | Benefits Canada.com After two years of office spaces sitting empty, many companies are eager to call employees back for good: More Than Half of Workers in Canada Would Rather Quit Than Return to the Office Full Time, Robert Half Research Shows | Robert HalfLast year in B.C., WorkSafeBC received more than 3,400 enquiries related to bullying and harassment : Preventing bullying and harassment in the workplace a priority for WorkSafeBC in 2022 | WorkSafeBCBritish Columbia has introduced legislation designed to help keep workers safe from asbestos:  B.C. proposes new asbestos abatement requirements under Workers Compensation Act | WorkSafeBCThe Government of Nova Scotia will soon expand workplace injury insurance for fire fighters to cover more types of cancer and heart attacks. Heart Attacks, More Cancers Added to Firefighters' Insurance Coverage - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada Ontario is investing $59.5 million over the next three years to further establish micro-credentials. Ontario Expands Financial Assistance to Include Micro-credentials | Ontario Newsroom; Microcredentials are surging in popularity, but how should they be shaped? (irpp.org) 

Reported by University Affairs, online microcredentials grew in popularity during the pandemic when organizations couldn't conduct their in-person training programs.

Microcredentials and smaller “just in time” training options are helping workers upgrade their skills or switch careers entirely, without the need for a degree or diploma. Host Maria Vinca talks to Ryan Chynces from Hootsuite’s Online Education program about how their practical and quick courses help potential employees stand out. She also speaks to Tom Roemer, Vice President Academic from BCIT about the institution’s “agile learning” model that allows students to get the education they want, when they need it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microcredentials are the hottest topic in higher education, and institutions need to launch and scale them strategically. On this episode, Kristine Collins, Assistant Dean of Academic Programs in the School of Continuing Studies at University of Toronto, talks about microcredentials and how to leverage CE division's expertise to launch and scale them successfully.

From badges to bundles, stacks of credits to microcredentials, the list of alternative credentials for higher education is growing. Partly in response to learner and employer demand but also partly in response to universities' economic situation post-pandemic.  But for those who haven't dared to even dip their toe into the alternative credential pond, where should they begin? How do you train your staff and ensure credit-bearing courses fit into your institution's curriculum? Most importantly, how do you ensure these courses meet quality standards? Tim Blackman, vice-chancellor at the UK's Open University, and Kemi Jona, assistant vice-chancellor for digital innovation and enterprise learning at Northeastern University, speak to us about what universities should take into consideration when they're exploring alternative credentials and how the field is evolving.  Find out examples of other alternative credential and delivery models in our THE Campus spotlight Eyes on the horizon: innovations in providing higher education. 

Season Three is HERE! Season three cohost, Erin Boswell, introduces herself and her take on the future of higher education. Erin and Dr. Dustin York discuss what the ROI of college looks like moving forward. GenZ, Microcredentials, Liberal Arts, SKUs, oh my!

Amid a precarious world where old jobs are disappearing and new ones are emerging, the idea of lifelong learning has morphed into something more of a must rather than an intellectual hobby or pursuit. But how will lifelong learning advantage Australians and which industries will most benefit from it? To discuss these issues and other topical points, I spoke to Australia and NZ regional director of D2L, Tony Maguire. According to Maguire, young Australians will embark on five to six careers throughout their lives, making lifelong learning critical. Linked to that is the rise of microcredentials, which have taken off in recent times, especially with government support. But while the A/NZ regional director of D2L thinks they are a great concept, he also believes that more of a framework to support them needs to be developed, so that employers and institutions can classify their true value. To conclude the interview, Maguire explained the block model Victoria University rolled out, and the successes that resulted from that decision. The concept of teaching-only universities was also explored, with Maguire stating that "the elephant in the room" is still the fact that research impact still heavily drives institutional reputation. In saying that, he emphasised that student experience will be key in encouraging more domestic students to enrol in universities and training centres across the country.

Ever wonder why topics in A&P seem to have a uniform order of topics in all the courses & textbooks? Host Kevin Patton discusses the proper order of those concepts. We continue the discussion of gamification, including a focus on leaderboards. And we tackle why pandemic learning causes students to lament that they have to teach themselves. 00:00 | Quotation & Intro 00:44 | More on Gamification 06:20 | Sponsored by AAA 07:38 | Leaderboard Competition 16:02 | Sponsored by HAPI 17:16 | Pandemic Feelings of Learning 25:12 | Sponsored by HAPS 26:16 | Order of A&P Topics 35:27 | TAPP Community 36:03 | The Proper Order? 41:18 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Apply for your credential (badge/certificate) for listening to this episode. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram! 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Micro-Credentials & Gamification in the A&P Course | Brown & Black Skin | Refresher Tests | TAPP 87 Gamifying Education: Motivation and the Implementation of Digital Badges for Use in Higher Education (journal article) my-ap.us/3rxneig The Usefulness of Digital Badges in Higher Education - Exploring the Student Perspectives (journal article) my-ap.us/2MLz4GL The Elements of Gamification Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Literature Review my-ap.us/36SntfJ Sample form platforms Google Forms my-ap.us/2AfzbQU JotForm jotform.com (Kevin's favorite) Sample automation services Zapier zapier.com IFTTT ifttt.com Integromat www.integromat.com/en Badgr.com   Sponsored by AAA 1.5 minutes A searchable transcript for this episode, as well as the captioned audiogram of this episode, are sponsored by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA) at anatomy.org. Searchable transcript Captioned audiogram  Don't forget—HAPS members get a deep discount on AAA membership! Sign up for the new VDD or Virtual Dissection Database. You can access it at www.virtualdissectiondatabase.com   Leaderboard Competition 8.5 minutes Competition can be a potent part of the gamification strategy in education. This competition can motivate students to keep going and keep succeeding. One way to to support this kind of competition and collaboration is to use a leaderboard. Leaderboards are built into the Badgr microcredential system— as well as other microcredential systems. The effect of challenge-based gamification on learning: An experiment in the context of statistics education (recent research study on using leaderboards in higher ed) my-ap.us/3sg4Drg Kevin's badge page for his Pre-A&P students lionden.com/fis-badges.htm Duolingo (free app for learning a new language, where Kevin is currently experiencing the advantages of gamification as he learns the Esperanto lingvo, er, language) www.duolingo.com/info Using Badgr's Course Leaderboard my-ap.us/3aLovfP Gamification in Science Education. A Systematic Review of the Literature. (review article from the journal Education Sciences)my-ap.us/3khSy2b The Gamification of Learning: a Meta-analysis (journal article from Educational Psychology Review) my-ap.us/2NPf0U2   Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 1 minute The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is a graduate program for A&P teachers, especially for those who already have a graduate/professional degree. A combination of science courses (enough to qualify you to teach at the college level) and courses in contemporary instructional practice, this program helps you be your best in both on-campus and remote teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out! nycc.edu/hapi   Pandemic Feelings of Learning 8 minutes Applying what we learned from The A&P Professor Journal Club in Episode 83, we examine that common student lament heard while pandemic teaching: I feel like I have to teach myself! Just one element of the pandemic teaching & learning experience, maybe this one is partly explained by the natural gap between "feelings of learning" and "actual learning" experience when moving from passive to active learning strategies. Maybe. 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PJ Caposey is a dynamic speaker and a transformational leader and educator. PJ began his career as an award-winning teacher in the inner-city of Chicago and has subsequently led significant change in every administrative post he has held. PJ became a principal at 28 and within three years was able to lead a small-town/rural school historically achieving near the bottom of its county to multiple national recognitions. After four years, PJ moved to his current district, Meridian CUSD 223, where he is in his eighth year as superintendent and has led a similar turnaround leading to multiple national recognitions for multiple different efforts. PJ has written 8 books for various publishers and his work has been published online for sites such as ASCD, Edutopia, NPR, the Washington Post, and the Huffington Post. He works in the Education Department of two universities and in a myriad of capacities with the Illinois Principal’s Association including Principal Coach and author of the first complete stack of MicroCredentials offered in Illinois. Why did you go into Education Diagnosed with cancer at 17. Teachers weren’t vital to me being successful until they were! Why (almost) everyone does teacher evaluation wrong and why it is one of the worst ROI processes in schools! I l love teacher evaluation when I am performing it. Resource intensive - seldom leads to Teachers growth and success wasn’t dependent on the evaluation process Second thing it does is sort teachers.
* Total waste of time because almost everyone is proficient. The process is too long to get rid of someone (Hire slow, fire fast is how the business world recommends. Education is hire fast (usually 1 interview) and fire slow. Evaluation process can take easily a full calendar year to fire someone).  Veteran Teachers are more often insubordinate than ineffective. unwilling to change at the macro, then we can do something to change at the micro If we are waiting holistically to have the conversation during the evaluation process, we’ve lost the opportunity. Evaluation audit and assessment. Suggestions for improvement are too often copy and pasted. That indicates a depth of knowledge on an evaluator’s part. Pre-conference is the most effective way to focus on growth. Pre-conference should be focused on the why questions. If we don’t get to the why level, then our feedback will never lead to growth. Ken Scott driver’s ed teacher What is the objective how will they show mastery why should they know it. It’s really hard to bring teachers to observe each other. Instructional coaching. Any feedback that is trusted and is about growth is more valuable than feedback that is about raking and sorting. If we don’t create How to be a transformative principal? Shawn Achor - moving the goalposts - what does success look like? Encourage teachers to give themselves grace. You’re playing a game that doesn’t end in 2021! 
* Since everyone is already proficient, we might as well let teachers make their own goals and be in charge of their evaluation (much like we want kids to be in charge of their learning). 
* Principals observing teachers is fine, but the emphasis should be on teachers observing each other. Knowledge of instruction gets much better when you can see what other teachers are doing. 
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Micro-credentials, or ‘non-degree credentials', are becoming more widespread and are increasingly  embraced by employers, educators, and individuals alike.  This episode of ICEF Exchange zeros in on the impact of micro-credentials on the international education industry.This episode is in partnership with HSBC – The global financial leader in supporting parents and students in the international education journey. To find out more, check out HSBC's website: https://internationalservices.hsbc.com/yearofopportunity/?cid=HBEU:JL:S0:IB:00:2010:007.

We are alive right at the moment when there's an opening of opportunity to retool the classroom for the end user. We have the will plus the disruptive innovations to do it. School leaders and entrepreneurs can make it happen. Today's show features the main excerpt from an interview Heather Clayton Staker did with Simon Hennessy for the Atomi podcast in which they discuss principles of disruptive innovation that will bring about the transformation. What You Will Discover - How nonconsumption opens a one-of-a-kind opportunity for our generation - Why disruptive innovation can happen without any policy changes  - The value of mindsets, learner-driven content, and learner-centered coaches - Why and how to get started with disrupting standard schooling processes Featured on This Show - Foundations for Blended Learning Micro-endorsement, a set of six essential micro-credentials for teachers - Atomi, an online teaching and learning platform based in Sydney, Australia with courses in over 190 subjects

In this episode of Careers Conversations, DCU Career Advisor Siobhan Murphy is joined on the line by David Collings, Professor of HRM and Associate Dean for Research at DCU Business School, along with Brian Harney, Associate Professor of Strategy and HRM at DCU Business School.  Listen to this fast moving conversation to discover the likely impact of AI, Automation and Machine Learning on the world of work, and the importance of career management as a core skill to navigate the Future of Work. The Gig Economy is also explained, along with the usefulness of Microcredentials.   Explore Your Interest in the Future of Work:Download Enabling the Workforce of the Future – The Role of Learning and Development. This research was carried out by Professor David Collings & Assistant Professor John McMackin from DCU Business School.Our Guests: David Collings, Professor of HRM and Associate Dean for Research at DCU Business School David has been a visiting professor at a number of international universities including King's College London and Cornell University where he was a Fulbight Scholar. His research focus is on talent management, staffing and the future of work. He has been named as one of the most influential thinkers in HRM on four occasions by HR Magazine.  Brian Harney, Associate Professor of Strategy and HRM at DCU Business School. Brian is former Programme Director of the award winning MSc in HRM and plays a leading role in the school's SME management development programmes. He is currently Principal Investigator of GETM3, a 1 million EURO EU funded project exploring entrepreneurial talent management. This episode was recorded on 29th of April 2020. Shownotes0.05-01:15Introduction to the show by Siobhan Murphy (Host) to David Collings, Professor of HRM and Associate Dean of Research, DCU Business School and to Brian Harney, Associate Professor in DCU Business School01:15- 9:26What is the Future of Work?From David Collings:The Future of Work is already here, it is not a distant realityImpact on low and also high skilled jobsResearch has shown that Artificial intelligence has an impact on the detection rates of cancer but critically people and technology working together significantly reduce the error rate. Pace of change is very fast so it is very important to continually work on skills and keep relevant. David and Siobhán discuss robotics, innovation and new roles emerging.9:26- 15:48What is the Gig Economy?From Brian HarneyIn the most simplistic terms it is how firms acquire talent services. Mostly short periods of time. The Gig economy is hugely variable. Provides flexibility and independence on the one hand but it can result in precariousness and uncertainty. Key challenge of HR is to get managers to delegate across. Accessing skills externally not available in the firm is important. Discussion with Siobhan and Brian regarding expanding our understanding of working in a team to include those doing a ‘gig' within the firm15:48-17:32What are the skills that will be needed in the future?From David CollingsMost marketable are the skills which interface with technology. Soft/transversal skills such as leadership, teamwork are very important. Technical skills such as machine learning, artificial intelligence and broader digital skills. Critical thinking is important so studies such philosophy are still very much relevant. Important to hit the ‘sweet spot' between traditional learning and technical skills. 17:32 -20:14What are microcredentials?From Brian HarneyLinks to the fast pace of change.  Continuous learning and self directed learning.Practical problems do not respect disciplinary boundaries. Development of holistic skills and the value of the Arts. Microcredentials are short courses to hone a particular skill and you build output from there.20:14-23:34Are we adapting to the future of work or are there alarm bells?Firms are not putting enough emphasis internally on developing skills needed for future work. There is always tension between the short term needs and the future. Increased level of responsibility on the individual to drive their own learning. Evidence suggests that high skilled contractors in the gig economy are upskilling quickly and better than what is happening in-house.  23:34 - 27.00Career Management as a Core SkillFrom Siobhan MurphyCareer Management as a core competency over the lifespan. Examples of times in your life other than second or third level you might consider getting professional career guidance. If you are getting stuck writing the next chapter of your life, role and type of role changing, redundancy, mergers, life events such bereavement can trigger an evaluation.27:00-29:15Career Management - Holding yourself accountableFrom Brian HarneyRemember you are the sum of who you interact with.  You are a network orchestrator. Brian explores the value of mentoring, reverse mentoring and peer coaching. Engage your friends in doing a microcredential together or committing to doing one. Make yourself accountable for your intentions. Siobhán joins the discussion explaining the two career management meta competencies of knowing how to change and critically when to change. 29:15 - 33:41Career Management - Confidence and Imposter SyndromeFrom David CollingsThe usefulness of having confidence in yourself and your abilities. The challenge of imposter syndrome and that it is a shared experience. Examine what is holding you back. Research indicates that females are very hard on themselves and unless they check all the boxes can hold back from applying. Siobhan joins the discussion and suggests how applicants whether male or female can better decide on making applications. Siobhan reveals the challenge of setting up this podcast series and can empathise with the feelings of imposter syndrome33:41 - 39:43  Career Stories of David Collings and Brian Harney.  David and Brian share their career journeys. Notably both had setbacks which opened up other opportunities instead. Both acknowledged the role of mentors in their working lives.39:43-43:30Top Tips from David Collings and Brian HarneyDon't limit yourself or be limited by others. Luck is where preparation meets opportunity. Take everything as a learning opportunity. Everyone fails. Learn from both the successes and the failures.

Tony Dunford from Westpac describes himself as a zealot when it comes to micro-credentials.  Westpac has partnered with a couple of Australian universities to gain recognition of specific skills for their staff using evidence from their work.  He describes the enthusiasm of the staff who have gain recognition of competency through this process and the range of benefits it brings to the organisation.  We walk through the nuts and bolts of how Westpac has trialed and rolled out micro-credentials – and now plans to scale up their use with Tony aspiring to 15,000 micro-credentials being awarded over the next two years.  Host:  Michelle Ockers Guest: Tony Dunford  Resources:  Westpac websitehttps://www.westpac.com.au/  Ann Brady – who has done a lot of the work on micro-credentialing at Westpac DeakinCo Workplace Credentialing – overview and a range of resources on micro-credentialing https://bit.ly/2U5IfCr RMIT Creds – overview from Royal Melbourne Institue of Technology https://bit.ly/2Xuvd3h Tony’s earlier episode of Learning Uncut (ep3) https://bit.ly/2zRqMqu  More Episodes & Info: More episodes: https://learninguncut.libsyn.com About the Learning Uncut podcast: https://michelleockers.com/learninguncut/  

In this episode of Careers Conversations, Career Advisor Siobhan Murphy is joined on the line by David Collings, Professor of HRM and Associate Dean for Research at DCU Business School, along with Brian Harney, Associate Professor of Strategy and HRM at DCU Business School.  Listen to this fast moving conversation to discover the likely impact of AI, Automation and Machine Learning on the world of work, and the importance of career management as a core skill to navigate the Future of Work. The Gig Economy is also explained, along with the usefulness of Microcredentials.   Explore Your Interest in the Future of Work:Download Enabling the Workforce of the Future – The Role of Learning and Development. This research was carried out by Professor David Collings & Assistant Professor John McMackin from DCU Business School.Our Guests: David Collings, Professor of HRM and Associate Dean for Research at DCU Business School David has been a visiting professor at a number of international universities including King's College London and Cornell University where he was a Fulbight Scholar. His research focus is on talent management, staffing and the future of work. He has been named as one of the most influential thinkers in HRM on four occasions by HR Magazine.  Brian Harney, Associate Professor of Strategy and HRM at DCU Business School. Brian is former Programme Director of the award winning MSc in HRM and plays a leading role in the school's SME management development programmes. He is currently Principal Investigator of GETM3, a 1 million EURO EU funded project exploring entrepreneurial talent management. This episode was recorded remotely on 29th of April 2020. Shownotes0.05-01:15Introduction to the show by Siobhan Murphy (Host) to David Collings, Professor of HRM and Associate Dean of Research, DCU Business School and to Brian Harney, Associate Professor in DCU Business School01:15- 9:26What is the Future of Work?From David Collings:The Future of Work is already here, it is not a distant realityImpact on low and also high skilled jobsResearch has shown that Artificial intelligence has an impact on the detection rates of cancer but critically people and technology working together significantly reduce the error rate. Pace of change is very fast so it is very important to continually work on skills and keep relevant. David and Siobhán discuss robotics, innovation and new roles emerging.9:26- 15:48What is the Gig Economy?From Brian HarneyIn the most simplistic terms it is how firms acquire talent services. Mostly short periods of time. The Gig economy is hugely variable. Provides flexibility and independence on the one hand but it can result in precariousness and uncertainty. Key challenge of HR is to get managers to delegate across. Accessing skills externally not available in the firm is important. Discussion with Siobhan and Brian regarding expanding our understanding of working in a team to include those doing a ‘gig' within the firm15:48-17:32What are the skills that will be needed in the future?From David CollingsMost marketable are the skills which interface with technology. Soft/transversal skills such as leadership, teamwork are very important. Technical skills such as machine learning, artificial intelligence and broader digital skills. Critical thinking is important so studies such philosophy are still very much relevant. Important to hit the ‘sweet spot' between traditional learning and technical skills. 17:32 -20:14What are microcredentials?From Brian HarneyLinks to the fast pace of change.  Continuous learning and self directed learning.Practical problems do not respect disciplinary boundaries. Development of holistic skills and the value of the Arts. Microcredentials are short courses to hone a particular skill and you build output from there.20:14-23:34Are we adapting to the future of work or are there alarm bells?Firms are not putting enough emphasis internally on developing skills needed for future work. There is always tension between the short term needs and the future. Increased level of responsibility on the individual to drive their own learning. Evidence suggests that high skilled contractors in the gig economy are upskilling quickly and better than what is happening in-house.  23:34 - 27.00Career Management as a Core SkillFrom Siobhan MurphyCareer Management as a core competency over the lifespan. Examples of times in your life other than second or third level you might consider getting professional career guidance. If you are getting stuck writing the next chapter of your life, role and type of role changing, redundancy, mergers, life events such bereavement can trigger an evaluation.27:00-29:15Career Management - Holding yourself accountableFrom Brian HarneyRemember you are the sum of who you interact with.  You are a network orchestrator. Brian explores the value of mentoring, reverse mentoring and peer coaching. Engage your friends in doing a microcredential together or committing to doing one. Make yourself accountable for your intentions. Siobhán joins the discussion explaining the two career management meta competencies of knowing how to change and critically when to change. 29:15 - 33:41Career Management - Confidence and Imposter SyndromeFrom David CollingsThe usefulness of having confidence in yourself and your abilities. The challenge of imposter syndrome and that it is a shared experience. Examine what is holding you back. Research indicates that females are very hard on themselves and unless they check all the boxes can hold back from applying. Siobhan joins the discussion and suggests how applicants whether male or female can better decide on making applications. Siobhan reveals the challenge of setting up this podcast series and can empathise with the feelings of imposter syndrome33:41 - 39:43  Career Stories of David Collings and Brian Harney.  David and Brian share their career journeys. Notably both had setbacks which opened up other opportunities instead. Both acknowledged the role of mentors in their working lives.39:43-43:30Top Tips from David Collings and Brian HarneyDon't limit yourself or be limited by others. Luck is where preparation meets opportunity. Take everything as a learning opportunity. Everyone fails. Learn from both the successes and the failures.

Claire is joined on this episode of the podcast by Katrina Higham, the Head of Training and Education at the Restaurant and Catering Industry Association. Katrina shares her insights and experience in shifting to online learning even when your courses must contain face-to-face practical components. She also offers details of the new microcredentials RCA is developing to help the hospitality sector emerge more resilient after the coronavirus crisis.----------------------------------The ‘What now? What next?’ podcast recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s traditional custodians. In the spirit of reconciliation we are proud to recommend John Briggs Consulting as a leader in Reconciliation and Indigenous engagement. To find out more go to www.johnbriggs.net.au

PJ Caposey is a dynamic speaker and a transformational leader and educator. PJ began his career as an award-winning teacher in the inner-city of Chicago and has subsequently led significant change in every administrative post he has held. PJ became a principal at the tender age of 28 and within three years was able to lead a small-town/rural school historically achieving near the bottom of its county to multiple national recognitions. After four years, PJ moved to his current district, Meridian CUSD 223, as superintendent and has led a similar turnaround leading to multiple national recognitions for multiple different efforts. PJ has written 7 books for various publishers and his work has been published online for sites such as ASCD, Edutopia, and the Huffington Post. He works in the Education Department of two universities and in a myriad of capacities with the Illinois Principal's Association including Principal Coach and author of the first complete stack of MicroCredentials offered in Illinois. During this interview, we discussed how PJ's career journey led to building a personal brand, how he would have handled things differently and why he continues to create content as a practitioner. Be sure to follow him on Twitter.

KPMG’s Talking Tertiary is back with a second season in which we will be talking to 'The Disruptors' – the people leading change in the new market entrants and within the traditional institutions. In the first episode of Season 2 Professor Stephen Parker AO talks with Beverley Oliver, Former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Deakin University. Beverley is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an Australian National Teaching Fellow. She works as a higher education consultant and researcher particularly in areas such as digital education, micro-credentials, curriculum transformation, quality assurance and graduate employability. She is the founder and editor of the Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability.   Prior to this Beverley was Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education at Deakin University (2013-2018), Deputy Chair of Universities Australia’s Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Academic) (2018) and Deputy Chair of the Board of EduGrowth, a not-for-profit entity and Australia’s acceleration network for high-growth, scaleable, borderless education (2016-18). In this episode Stephen and Beverley discuss the disruptive power of micro credentials and how they link in with the technologies and learning approaches that have the potential to change the landscape of the Education sector. They also touch on the importance of more certified learning in both formal and informal settings to ensure that the future workforce can upskill and reskill to meet the demands of the changing nature of work. To read Beverley’s full report on ‘Making micro-credentials work for learners, employers and providers’ head to https://dteach.deakin.edu.au/2019/08/02/microcredentials/ Visit: KPMG.com/au/talkingtertiary or email us at talkingtertiary@kpmg.com.au

Microcredentials in Professional Learning Recorded on October 28, 2018   Moderator: Irene Bal (@IreneAmelia1) Irene Bal is a Lecturer in the Educational Technology Program at Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, MD. She is a certified PreK-12th grade music teacher who has integrated technology in her classroom since her student teaching days.   Panelists: Noah Geisel (@SenorG) #badgechat on Mondays at 630pmET, #BadgeSummit June 22, 2019 in Philly   Damon Torgerson (@AlludoPlay) Co-founder of Alludo - a gamified learning platform built for K12. Check out: EduMagic by Samantha Fecich The Fire Within by Mandy Froehlich The Teacher’s Journey by Brian Costello Journey to the Y in You by Dene Gainey   Music: Ron Madison (@Madison_Ron) Producer: Sarah Thomas (@Sarahdateechur)   Subscribe: podcasts.edumatch.org/edumatchpodcast Join the movement: www.edumatch.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

At the Weilenmann School of Discovery, competency-based learning has taken wing. This week, administrators and teachers share what they’re doing, and why professional learning has never been so relevant. Executive Director Cindy Phillips, along with several teachers and administrators, tell the story of how micro-credentials and making videos of their classroom practice help each teacher feed their inner student and gain knowledge they can use right away. How they got started with micro-credentials What it took to get buy-in from teachers Breaking through the discomfort of seeing yourself on video, and why it’s so worth it The “unexpected, delightful and productive results” competency-based learning has had on other types of professional development at Weilenmann For more details on how the Weilenmann School of Discovery implemented competency-based learning and the tools they use, you can read their in-depth story.

This episode features Noah Geisel, badge consultant and community organizer of the Badge Summit, a day long exploration of "microcredentials, access and equity" (or all things badges) prior to the annual ISTE conference. This year's Badge Summit will be help in Chicago on June 23, 2018. Learn more about how you might benefit from attending.

Veronica Diaz is the director of professional learning at EDUCAUSE, the association for information technology in higher education. In her role there, she contributes to the strategic management of the organization’s professional learning product portfolio, directs their online programs and supports face-to-face events and conferences. She also manages the microcredentialing program and virtual and place-based mentoring programs. In this episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Celisa talks with Veronica about EDUCAUSE’s work with microcredentialing and mentoring including why and how they got started and valuable lessons learned along the way. Full show notes available at https://www.leadinglearning.com/episode134. Highlighted Resource – a 15-minute video of Veronica Diaz’s Content Pod™ (presented at our 2018 Learning • Technology • Design virtual conference) where she talks about EDUCAUSE’s mentoring efforts. Our sponsor this quarter is ReviewMyLMS, a collaboration between our company, Tagoras, and 100Reviews, the company that is behind the very successful ReviewMyAMS site. As the name suggests, ReviewMyLMS is a site where users can share and access reviews of learning management systems, but in this case, the focus is specifically on systems that are a good fit for learning businesses, meaning organizations that market and sell lifelong learning. Contribute a review and you will get access to all existing and future reviews—there are already more than 100 on the site. And, if you don’t have review to contribute, there is also a subscription option. Just go to reviewmylms.com to get all the detail.

In 2005, the school board at Kettle Moraine School District in Wisconsin issued a charge to the district administration: transform our educational delivery system to better and more efficiently meet the needs of all students. In this interview, Dr. Pat Deklotz, Superintendent at Kettle Moraine, talks about the steps they’ve taken between then and now. Here’s a look at personalized and competency-based professional learning and teacher leadership development at the district — where they have seen success, and what they’ve learned: Kettle Moraine’s charter schools as incubators of innovation Offering personalized learning for teachers so they’re equipped to provide it to students How they use micro-credentials to personalize professional development and incentivize learning Structuring teacher leadership for teacher empowerment Impact on culture and teacher evaluations Field Trip is a podcast from Frontline Education.

In this episode, we discuss the growing role of microcredentials in higher education with Jill Pippin (Dean of Extended Learning at SUNY-Oswego), Nan Travers (Director of the Center for Leadership in Credentialling Learning at Empire State College), and Ken Lindblom (Dean of the School of Professional Development at the  State University of New York at Stony Brook). Jill, Nan, and Ken are members of a State University of New York task force on microcredentials. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Many colleges these days are experimenting with short-form online degrees to try to reach new audiences and offer new options, often at a lower cost. And new upstart providers are also getting into the mix, including coding bootcamps and startups like Udacity, which offers unaccredited nanodegrees. These trends raise a host of questions about the future of credentialing. To explore some of these questions, EdSurge recently held an hour-long video forum featuring two guests: Sean Gallagher, the founder and executive director of Northeastern University’s Center for the Future of Higher Education and Talent Strategy and author of the book, The Future of University Credentials; and Nicola Soares, vice president and managing director for Kelly Educational Staffing at Kelly Services, who has her finger on the pulse of employment and hiring trends.

In this episode, Celisa Steele talks with Wayne Skipper, founder and CEO of Concentric Sky, and a key player behind the open source project Badgr, about the emerging Open Pathways initiative for connecting digital credentials from different organizations. Highlighted Resource: Exploring the Fringe: Flipping, Microcredentials, and MOOCs, a free white paper that discusses three emerging formats—the flipped classroom, microcredentials, and massive open online course —and then looks at when each might make sense for an organization to pursue and factors to consider before jumping on the trendy bandwagon.  Fill show notes available at http://www.leadinglearning.com/episode107. 

In this episode, I sit down with a good friend and colleague of mine, Chad Belford. We met up at an authentic Chicago eatery called Wise Guys in San Antonio and discussed microcredentialing, digital badging, and of course...Chicago eats. This is definitely a "squirrel!" episode with lots of side conversation but hey, that's dinner table talk right? We manage to discuss what we've come across in our own research of "how to" digital badge and the pros of it. We're ready to start rolling this out in our district and would love to hear your journey in Microcredentialing and Digital Badging. Also, if you'd like to tell us about your favorite Italian eatery, please chime in on Twitter with #EdTechBites. As always, enjoy and Buen Provecho! Or in this case, Buon appetito!

In this episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Celisa talks with Stephanie Owen, director of education with the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Stephanie knows first-hand how digital badges and credentials can impact member engagement, learning, and exposure in the marketplace. That’s because she’s been responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of NWFA University to include the use of digital credentials. Celisa talks with Stephanie about their rollout out digital credentials and badges along with the launch of NWFA University, how it’s impacted them, and valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way. Full show notes available at http://www.leadinglearning.com/episode81.  Highlighted Resource: Association Learning + Technology Report - based on a survey of a broad range of trade and professional associations, it provides the most comprehensive insights currently available on the use of technology to enhance and enable education in the association sector. Thank you to Castle, the sponsor of the Leading Learning podcast for the second quarter of 2017. Castle is an accomplished full-service certification and licensure testing company that also offers its clients a variety of learning solutions capabilities. With an expert team of testing and instructional design professionals and a thirty year history of excellence in it’s field, Castle understands what it takes to develop and deliver quality learning and certification programs.

Celisa Steele (http://www.tagoras.com) interviews Jonathan Finkelstein, founder and CEO of the digital credential service provider, Credly. Be sure to check out Learning • Technology • Design™ (LTD), a virtual conference designed specifically for professionals in the business of continuing education and professional development.  Full show notes available at http://www.leadinglearning.com/episode69. 01:57 – Highlighted Resource - Exploring the Fringe: Flipping, Microcredentials, and MOOCs. 06:57 – What digital credentials are and their relationship to digital badges. 10:09 - The relationship between digital credentials and learning. 15:49 – Changes in how organizations are using digital credentials. 19:46 – What's on the horizon for digital credentials. 22:43 - How to get started with digital credentials. 26:26 – Overcoming barriers to implementation. Connect with Jonathan at @JEFinkelstein and/or @Credly Many thanks to YourMembership for sponsoring the podcast. YourMembership’s award-winning learning management system provides organizations with the means to manage all of their educational content formats in one central location, and also provides tools to create and deliver assessments, evaluations and learning communities.