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...
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...
by janus | May 10, 2021 | collection, Companies, Employment-related learners, Formal education providers, Higher Education Institutions, Meta-Study, Multiple, Research Study
This paper reviews 23 badge studies documenting the contexts in which digital badges were used, and their effects on learner engagement, motivation, empowerment and skills recognition.
by janus | May 10, 2021 | Academic publication, Article, collection, Europe, Higher Education Institutions, Lifelong learners, Meta-Study, National or regional government agencies
This research paper examines the role and the contribution of Open Badges in open education systems, it reviews through case studies how Open Badges have been used so far and how could they be used to improve the quality of studies, especially in non-formal and...
by janus | May 10, 2021 | collection, Formal education providers, Higher Education Institutions, LMS, Research Study, Stakeholders, Tech Stack
This research paper follows 100 students taking an extra-curricular programming course, evaluated on both technical programming skills and soft skills such as communication, collaboration and problem solving, deemed as necessary for being a good programmer by...
