An Opinionated Guide to Digital Credentialing WAO

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    Introduction

    Digital credentials are transforming how we recognise and validate skills and achievements in our increasingly connected world. This book explores the concept of digital badges, their significance, and their practical applications. We'll examine why badges matter, their advantages, how they function, the various types available, the concept of Open Recognition, and the creation of badge pathways. Whether you're an educator, employer, or learner, this guide aims to provide valuable insights into the rapidly expanding field of digital credentialing.

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    Credibility = Validity + Reliability + Viability

    Digital credentials are playing an increasingly important role in recognising a broad spectrum of skills in the workplace. These range from the tangible to the abstract and innovative, but in all cases, we want credentials that are credible — that is to say, something worth earning.

    In this post, we explore two distinct scenarios, a culinary school and a large organisation looking to recognise and encourage the creativity of its exmployers. In each, the core elements of validityreliability, and viability are discussed in terms of developing a credible digital credential system .

    Validity

    Validity ensures that an assessment accurately measures what it claims to measure. In the context of digital credentials, this means that the assessment process leading to the badge should accurately evaluate the abilities, knowledge, o

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    Why badges?
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    Why badges?

    This section explores the reasons behind the growing popularity of digital badges. We'll look at how they address gaps in traditional credentialing systems and their relevance in today's digital-first environment.

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    In our rapidly changing society, conventional methods of recognising and showcasing skills and achievements often prove inadequate. Digital badges offer a fresh, adaptable, and thorough approach to acknowledging an individual's abilities and experiences.

    A holistic approach to recognition

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    Digital badges capture and represent the multi-dimensional nature of an individual's skills and achievements. We are far more than our grades or formal qualifications. Badges can recognise a broad spectrum of competencies, including technical abilities, interpersonal skills li

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    Benefits of badges

    Here, we discuss the advantages that digital badges offer to issuers, earners, and viewers. From increased motivation to improved visibility of skills, badges bring numerous positive outcomes to the credentialing process.

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    How do badges work?

    This part demystifies the technical aspects of digital badges. We'll explain the underlying technology, standards, and processes that make badges a reliable and verifiable form of credential.

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    Types of badges

    Not all badges are created equal. This section categorises different types of badges based on their purpose, complexity, and scope, helping readers understand the diverse landscape of digital credentials.

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    Open Recognition

    Open Recognition is a key concept in the world of digital badges. This chapter explains what it means, why it matters, and how it's shaping the future of credentialing.

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    "Open Recognition is the awareness and appreciation of talents, skills and aspirations in ways that go beyond credentialing. This includes recognising the rights of individuals, communities, and territories to apply their own labels and definitions. Their frameworks may be emergent and/or implicit."

    - What is Open Recognition, anyway?

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    Badge pathways

    This section discusses how individual badges can be combined to create meaningful learning or career pathways. We'll explore how these pathways can guide personal development and professional growth.

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