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A1. Micro-credentialing recognizes educators for the skills they learn in order to build learning experiences for their students...Badges are the physical representation received once proficiency is met. #21stedchat
A1: Micro-credentials are certifications of specific skills and abilities. They are valuable as they can present proficiency in a variety of topics. #21stedchat
A1. Micro-credentials are mini-degrees or certifications for any content area in the education field. They are valuable for any educator to have similar to video game achievements or some kind of prestige. #21stedchat
A1. Basically other certifications you can get that can help you in the future. For example being certified in web development or leading business meetings #21stedchat#edfb4338
A1: Micro-credentials are like certifications. A mini degree in which teachers are specialized in an area. They are valuable because it shows that one has skills that can be helpful when teaching. #21stedchat
@Edu_Thompson A1. Micro-credentials are certificates in certain areas. These are valuable because they can show what specialties that educator has. #21stedchat
A1: Micro-credentials = specific lines the search committee looks for on a resume that are backed up by an authority (sorry, running a search this week.) #21stedchat
A2. Micro-credentialing gives you the ability to have choice, pace & personal growth needs met. Districts can use micro-credentialing to provide incentives for educators to deepen their knowledge. Badges are the physical representation received once proficiency is met #21stedchat
A2. Micro-credentials are more specialised than a degree. They are typically shorter and cost less to achieve compared to other certification. #21stedchat
A1: Credentials and the future of education: Key insights from the Administrator Track at the 2018 Coursera Partners Conference https://t.co/iAzP2JNaSq via @coursera#21stedchat
A2. Micro-credentials are digital achievements in the education field that can be used in job resumes but having a certificate/degree is physical and permanent. Badges may be temporary and forgotten at some point, but micro-credentials can be forever if used correctly #21stedchat
A2. I think micro-credentials take less time to earn than a certificate/degree. Digital badges are earned online as validation of an achievement #21stedchat#edfb4338
A2: PIVOTING THE DEGREE from @KaplanNews to Accommodate the Rise of Micro-Credentials. Micro-credentials will be come the "new normal" when employers will expect evolving adaptable employees https://t.co/Wk7pXjGd8p#21stedchat
With today's students being digitally native, computer-based tests are becoming the norm more and more. Read our free article and learn more about "Using Simulations to Prepare for Computer-Based Assessments." #edtech#blendchat#21stedchat#STEMedhttps://t.co/mjXd0VeQqJ
A3. YES, micro-credentialing can change the way PD is done because it is competency-based, is "on-demand" based on educators time and Personalized based on their needs. #21stedchat
A3. Micro-credentialing feels like an online alternative to Teacher PD, but there will be some educators, who would rather take face-to-face or first-hand experience. #21stedchat
A2: Micro-credential can be earned through one's own pace to achieve a skill. It is a process that's earned through assessments. It differs from a badge by being a skill that's still recognized and with you forever. #21stedchat
A4: When thinking about future #STEM jobs we have to keep in mind that more than likely they will be working with a team of brilliant people and won't have to do it all alone #istestemhttps://t.co/eN9zYKa7no
A3. Yes, I think it can change what teacher PD looks like. More school districts can have teachers take these micro-credentials for them to learn and develop. Teachers would have to take these online instead of going to workshops or meetings #21stedchat#edfb4338
@Edu_Thompson A3. I do believe that micro-credentialing will change what teacher PD looks like because those hiring teachers would definitely hire someone who has different skill-sets over someone who does not have as many. #21stedchat
A3: Micro-credentials can help with #PD because it is personalized and job-embedded, but it does lack human contact. It would probably be more successful if your whole department or #PLC does it all together. #21stedchat
A3: Micro-credentialing may somewhat change what Teacher PD looks like by allowing teachers to have more skills in certain areas they wish to expand their knowledge on. It gives educators a chance to acquire more skills through online. #21stedchat
I see a lot of people think micro-credentials only can be done online but that is not the case. I have done a blended learning approach and it was great #21stedchat
A3 I think MCs are a huge advancement for PD. They allow teachers to specialize in anything they are interested in and that could be beneficial to their classroom. They allow a lot of choice and flexibility #21stedchat
A3. I believe they definitely can. Being able to display the ability to perform specific skills will bolster a teacher's portfolio of teachable activities. #21stedchat
A4 I see micro-credentialing going hand in hand with genius hour. Take something you like and apply a tool or skill to share knowledge with others #21stedchat
A4. I can see micro-credentialing working in developing many dispositions/soft skills such as critical thinking, creativity and communication etc. #21stedchat
A4) Think about how to use micro-credentials to honor the skills that your students are developing outside your core learning objectives. Challenge them to extend their interests in art or video games or music and reward with MCs tailored to the individual #21stedchat
A4. My favorite micro-credential I've heard of is to be certified in supporting English language learners. Learning methods to help them is important in my opinion #21stedchat#edfb4338
A4) Same challenge for students and teachers: What value does the earner place on a micro-credential? What value do 3rd parties like other schools, colleges, admins, parents, future employers, etc. see in the MC? #21stedchat
Micro-credentials can be used to help students work on skills that they may want to expand to make learning understandable and interesting. For example, we can help them improve their critical thinking. #21stedchat
Micro-credentials can be used to help students work on skills that they may want to expand to make learning understandable and interesting. For example, we can help them improve their critical thinking. #21stedchat
A4) Micro-credentials can be used to acknowledge leadership or good social skills by peers. How valuable would an MC be if it was awarded by a peer to acknowledge the student’s help on an assignment or activity. #21stedchat
Thanks for another great #21stedchat Sorry I couldn't attend tonight. But in two weeks we will be discussing: Finding your students real passions. See you Nov 18 at 8 PM ET US.
A4: for older students, connect micro-credentials to lines in a resume for a specific job they imaging applying for some day, then consider how they “prove” this skill #21stedchat
A5: Micro-Credentialing can become a solo activity so lots of self-regulation and self-efficacy may be required. It could become a barrier if those skills are not in your #toolkit#21stedchat
