Description

Digital badges are a powerful but easy-to-use tool to help motivate learners and recognize their achievements. This micro-course introduces digital badges, including what they are, how to create them, and how to use them in a meaningful way. You will learn how digital badges can be upgraded to use as micro-credentials and what tools, resources, and platforms are available to help you design and showcase digital badges.

What You Will Learn

Upon successful completion of this micro-course, you will be able to:

Understand what digital badges are.
Identify the benefits of earning digital badges.
Discover easy-to-use tools to create digital badges.
Utilize templates and models to design digital badge programs.
Create and disseminate digital badges.

Eligibility

Must be 18 or older

Refund Policy

You will have 24 hours to request a full refund after purchase. A refund will not be issued if you have already earned the course badge or certificate, or if more than 25% of the course content has been completed.

Faculty Bio

Gina Solano, PhD

Dr. Gina Solano is a university professor of educational technology at The State University of New York Oneonta who teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in educational technology, research, and teaching methods. She is also a contributing faculty member at Walden University who focuses on educational technology and design at the doctoral level. Dr. Solano teaches courses on research, digital media, educational technology, STEM, multimedia, online learning, and instructional design. She has researched and presented on a variety of technology topics at national and international conferences on virtual reality, digital badges, digital storytelling, digital design, augmented reality, geospatial technologies, and much more. She holds a PhD in Educational Technology, an M.Ed. in ESL Education, and a BA in English Teaching. She has directed several service-learning programs, community outreach, and international student trips. Dr. Solano’s research focuses on professional development in technology for educators, innovative technologies, and social justice.

Features

Engaging videos, activities, and valuable resources!

Lessons contain vivid graphics, engaging activities, and videos that support the lesson topics. Examples and templates provide to get you started creating your own digital badges.