PROFESSIONAL LEARNING BADGES
MICROCREDENTIALING & BADGING
Many institutions and organizations today have sought to emphasize skill frameworks and measuring competencies rather than just an academic diploma. By offering additional training and awarding badges, micro-credentials, and various kinds of honors and distinctions, these organizations provide opportunities for continued development through the honing of skill and work indicated by a badge or title.
APPLE DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR
“In 1994, Apple created the Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE) program to recognize K–12 and higher-education pioneers who are using Apple technology to transform teaching and learning. These are the educators who are looking to change the world. They are active leaders from around the world helping other educators rethink what’s possible with iPad and Mac to make learning deeply personal for every student.”
In 2019 I joined this community of distinguished teachers and attended an ADE institute to build connections with other educators to push the boundaries of innovation in education.
APPLE TEACHER
“Apple Teacher is a free professional learning program designed to support and celebrate educators using Apple products for teaching and learning. As an educator you can build skills on iPad and Mac that directly apply to activities with your students, earn recognition for the new things you learn, and be rewarded for the great work you do every day.”
CANVAS LMS BADGES
Canvas Learning Management System is an online learning platform. Educators design content, deploy assignments, assess learning, and facilitate collaboration in a digital space for blended, hybrid, and online learning. Canvas LMS provides various webinars and training through which educators earn certifications and badges.
FLIPGRID BADGES
Flipgrid is an online video platform through which students and educators discuss and share. By creating short videos in a familiar social-media style, students participate in verbal and asynchronous discussions through content designed and facilitated by their instructors. These badges are earned through content creation and student interaction.
