As schools progress to include online and on-campus courses and activities, digital badges are suited to meet the needs of emerging education models
As children, our accomplishments were recognized with trophies, plaques, a pat on the back or cloth badges sewn on to a Girl Scout or Boy Scout sash.
In high school and college, we received diplomas and began to fill up resumes and LinkedIn profiles with job qualifications and experience. But what if there was a way to help acknowledge educational experiences that happen outside of the classroom and recognize valuable skills such as leadership or collaboration?
To address this need, the trend of digital badges is rapidly catching on. But what will be its impact and potential on education?
(Next page: Examining Digital Badge effectiveness)
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