Increasing the Visibility of Community Participation Opportunities through Open Badges

by Susan Simonsen | May 10, 2021 | Article, collection, Lifelong learners, Non-formal learning providers, UK

This article details experiences from a grassroots group in Northern England which implemented badges as an initiative to counteract loneliness and social isolation in the community.  In addition to tackling marginalisation, the aim behind this social innovation...

6 Reasons Why Online Course Creators Should Use Digital Badges

by Susan Simonsen | May 10, 2021 | Article, collection, Companies, Global, Non-formal learning providers

This article is aimed at educators providing online courses, and gives an easy to understand overview of the benefits of using digital badges for education providers offering online courses.  The article hails badges as “an incredibly powerful tool” for...

Expanding the boundaries of Education

by Susan Simonsen | May 10, 2021 | collection, Non-formal learning providers, Northern America, Project, Youth work organisations

The Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy gathered information from partners on a two year pilot project focussing on expanding access to out-of-school learning opportunities for marginalised youth in Boston and Providence.  The programme gives youth...

Employer Perceptions of Critical Information Literacy Skills and Digital Badges

by Susan Simonsen | May 10, 2021 | collection, Companies, Formal education providers, Higher Education Institutions, Meta-Study, Recruitment / HR

This study examines which competencies are valued by employers when it comes to information literacy and whether any of these skills are difficult to represent through formal qualifications.  It investigates whether there is interest among employers in using digital...

Making competences visible with digital badges

by Susan Simonsen | May 10, 2021 | collection, Companies, Employment-related learners, Formal education providers, Germany, Higher Education Institutions, Lifelong learners, National or regional government agencies, Recruitment / HR, Research Study

This working paper summarises results from five rounds of interviews with Employers, HR representatives, University Representatives, Open Badge Pioneers and European experts in the field of education and accreditation.  The paper presents a thorough analysis of the...