Taming The Wild West Of Digital Badges And Credentials (Forbes)

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Taming The Wild West Of Digital Badges And Credentials (Forbes)

"After a conference about innovation in education a couple years ago, I received an email from the organizers telling me I had earned a badge for my attendance. By clicking one button, I could publish this badge on my LinkedIn profile to let everyone know."—Source: Forbes

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What’s in a credential? For digital badges to have a lasting effect, the public needs to value what these microcredentials mean. Additionally, we should tie credentials to competencies rather than just attendance to confer more value. —Eduwire Editors