An open badge is a digital symbol that signifies concrete evidence of accomplishments, skills, qualities, or participation in experiences. It can provide a visual record of a learner’s achievement and development combined with the required proof. Furthermore, instructors and instructional designers can use educational badges to influence engagement and learning through the provision of focused goals, tasks, and affirmation of performance.
This interactive session will explore open badges and how they may be used in higher education. It will also be used to help inform the development of a Flexible Learning-TLEF funded project that will be developing a badge infrastructure and framework at UBC. The session will focus on starting an ongoing community and discussion around badges. During the session, participants will be encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas: all input is valued!