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Colorado’s Digital Badging Initiative: A New Model for Credentialing Technical Math Skills and More
Thanks for joining us! We will begin promptly at 2pm ET.
• Use the “questions” area to submit questions as they arise.• This webinar will be archived at http://NROCnetwork.org.
Colorado’s Digital Badging Initiative: A New Model for Credentialing Technical
Math Skills and More
CredentialingMarketplace
Many types of credentials
Fragmented, multi-layered, complex “system” that doesn’t work well for employers, individuals or
educators
Highly diverse and decentralized
Many actors: schools, industry
groups,occupational groups,
licensing boards,accreditors, and more
Different:• purposes• quality assurance
mechanisms• metrics for awardingDifficult to understand
Public and employer policies struggle to keep pace with new developments
The problem….
Potential attributes of a “new” system
• All learning matters wherever it’s obtained• All credentials are based on learning outcomes (competencies)• Credentials are portable, transferrable, transparent, useful and easily
understood by learners, workers, employers• Helps learners, workers and employers make informed choices about
their investment in and value of the credential they’re purchasing• Helps employers better qualify employees and reduce recruiting time,
employee turn-over, and cost of retraining• Builds a competitive, highly skilled workforce
• Dynamic system – agility to be relevant in rapidly changing labor markets
Learning-Based
&Learner-Centered
US Dept. of Education Viewpoint
• “Badges can help engage students in learning, and broaden the avenues for learners of all ages to acquire and demonstrate – as well as document and display – their skills,” Education Secretary Arne Duncan, 2011.– Duncan also linked badging to competency-
based education, saying it “can help speed the shift from credentials that simply measure seat time, to ones that more accurately measure competency.”
Anatomy of a Digital Badge
Validity of a Badge
OpenBadge Technical Standards
Meta Data StandardIdentifies all the
associated credentials and evidence of the badge
Original Source is Verified
What’s Really Behind the Badge….
Metadata and Criteria
What a badge
looks like in
Brenda’s Badge
Backpack
URL Digital Badge Link on a Resume:https://credly.com/u/
pereaink
Badge Details
available in
Brenda’s digital
backpack
Brenda’s LinkedIn Profile
BADGES IN THE WORLD TODAY
I’ve heard employers are skeptical of badges……
Institutions• Colorado Community Colleges• University of Colorado--Denver• Colorado State University: Skills-Based Digital Badges for
Learning• Indiana University• Peer2Peer University• University of Washington• Yale• Madison Area Technical College• St. Norbert College• Seton Hall: social experience, adjunct to academic• Madison Area Tech College: non credit in workforce
development, badges for PD• UC Davis: sustainable agriculture and food systems major,
develop own goals/skills• Purdue: supplementing classrooms, extracurricular• Purdue Medical School: nursing• DePaul University, U of RI: admissions• Penn State: research;• Indiana University: research• Granite State College: liberal arts skills; skills matrix• UC Irvine• University of Colorado-Denver: Professional Development• Florida International University: Project Management MOOC• Emory: OERs for faculty & students• Arizona State University: Awarding college credit for techJOYnT
Academy badges for STEM courses• Texas A&M: Awarding college credit for tech Academy badges for
STEM courses• George Washington University: edX MOOCs• University of Central Florida: Information Literacy• University of Michigan: Co-Curricular Learning and Reflection
Badges (and others)• Parker University: Badges for Faculty• Texas Wesleyan University: Badges for CETL (Center for
Excellence in Teaching and Learning)
International Deakin University: workforce readiness DeTao Shanghai: masters degree
program for design - for courses and skills
Open University: non-traditional students
UBC: Integrating formal and informal learning pathways with badges
George Brown College: New digital innovation badges recognize outstanding students
Sheffield Hallam University + University of Sheffield: skills development, recognition, and coursework
Zayed University: badging professional development
Sussex University: badges for TEL / professional development
Charles Darwin University Borders College: student engagement,
retention, and employability; professional development
Beuth University of Applied Sciences in Berlin: research
• Adobe• Cisco• MicroSoft• Instructure (Canvas) • Thiagi Group• Shedd Aquarium• Educause• American Alliance of Museums• ISTE• Dallas Museum of Art YMCA• National Museum of Natural History• U.S. State Department• NYC Dept. of Probation• National Park Service• MOMA
City of New York City of Chicago City of Pittsburg City of Dallas
Intel Pearson NASA Smithsonian HR Certificate
Institute BrightSpace Canvas Moodle EdX ProExamCou
Service• Samsung• LearnDash• Extreme
Networks
GlassLabs Games SweetWater
Foundation Bank of America Deloitte Wal-Mart IBM Fossil ACE and the US
Military
Digital badge Value• Assessments• Testing• Portfolio of work• Certifications• Field work in real
time documented w/images, video….
“currency” is based on recognition of the value of demonstrated mastery
Digital Badge PotentialEvery badge issued or accepted is tied to a specific standard or competency with evidence of micro-learning valued in the workforce.
Biggest Challenges to Digital Badges As Main Stream Micro-Credentials
Lack of awareness
Any Questions????
Colorado’s Vision…..
Create a series of digital badges which are:• Competency and skill based• Industry driven • Community centered• Learner focused
Allows a person to differentiate themselves within a competitive
workforce
Enhancement of:current certificates and degrees while highlighting workforce
demanded competencies not evident in courses, certificates, degrees
Evidence or “currency” is based on recognition of the value of demonstrated mastery
• Assessments• Testing• Portfolio of work• Certifications• Field work in real time documented with
images, video
Badges Can Be Used for…..• matching job requirements with applicant skills and
abilities• onboarding (mapping orientation paths)• team building and internal resourcing (micro-
assignments)• regulated compliance training (e.g. health and safety)
clear training/development paths• recognizing/aggregating training sourced externally• bridge building between learning providers and
employment requirements• managing your employees better (performance
management, talent management tool) • better initial 'fit' - "I know I/you have the skills to do
this job" • reduction of churn rate/turnover at specific positions
Companies In Colorado Badging CompetenciesHome DepotHunter DouglasDeloitteSamsungIBMCiscoUS MilitaryAdobeUS State DepartmentNational Park ServiceMicrosoftDenver Museum of Nature and ScienceDenver Public LibrariesColorado Advanced Manufacturing AssociationWalmart
• Document
Credential
• Identify and match to job skills
Competencies
• Review for mastery
Metadata
• Access the digital badge
Badges
• Identify skills and competencies
Competencies
• Evidence of mastery
Evidence• Compile the
metadata
Meta data
• Issue digital credential
Badges
Ecosystem of badges between CCCS and Workforce
Issuing Badges
ACCEPTING BADGES
NROC Math Content
Delivered in 2 Ways:
EdReadyTechnical Math Challenge Test (MAT108)Placement Exam CCPT Test Prep
Learning Management SystemMOOC (Canvas.net)
Badges are integrated here
Questions???
Hierarchy Distinguished by Color
ProficientKnowledge
A proficient performer has academic knowledge and formal training• Informal and formal education• Experience enables recognition
of approaches for solving problems
• Intuitive reactions replace reasoned responses.
ExpertSkills
The expert is able to see what needs to be achieved and how to achieve it• Answer questions• Make more refined and
subtle discriminations than proficient
• Tailors an approach and method to each situation based on an elevated skill level.
MasteryAuthority
The master has developed superior standards and effectiveness of knowledge• Ability to evaluate effectiveness
and application of knowledge• Utilizes extending expertise
within a domain with their own synthesis of tools and methods.
• Ability to teach or train other to become an expert.
ExcellenceDistinguished
Deep understanding of highly complex subjects• Deep expertise, exceeding the
skill level of experienced professionals
• Influences and mentors others to help them make the best use of skills, knowledge, aptitude and solutions
• Among the most trusted advisors, helps grow and nurture the community of like-minded individuals.
Colorado Community College System BadgesWe’re currently badging in four areas: Math, Machining, Engineering Graphics, and Faculty
Development.
Technical Math
6 Mastery badges19 Proficient badges
Machining Level I
11 Mastery badges– Industry requested badges based on National Institute of Metalworking Skills Certifications
Engineering Graphics
7 Mastery badges3 Expert badges Industry requested badges based on Colorado business advisory input
Faculty Development
8-9 Mastery badges
Standardized competencies/skill level between colleges for hybrid and online instructors
Faculty Portfolio Assessor
1 Co-Branded badge
Faculty mastery in evaluating the directness which support or provide evidence of obtaining learning course outcomes.
Essential Math
Ratio, Proportion & Percent
Units of Measure
Numbers Powers of 10 & Scientific Numbering
Contextualized Content for Essential Math
Essential Geometry
Angles and Triangles
Circles and Polygons
Geometric Solids and Volume
Contextualized Content for Essential Geometry
Basic Trigonometry
Logarithms VectorsSine, Cosine and Tangents
Contextualized Content for Basic Trigonometry
Essential Algebra
Algebraic Operations
Equations and Formulas
Formulas and Variations
Systems of Equations
Solving Quadratic Equations
Basic Statistics
Graphs Mean, Median, Mode & Probabilities
Basic Finance
Cost Analysis Simple and Compound Interest
Can Math Badges = Jobs?Current Indeed.com job listings is tied
directly back to our Technical Math badges.
VelvetJobs Concept Designer
Lucasfilm Animation and creators of the Emmy award winning animation series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, are looking for a versatile Senior Concept Designer - PROJECT to join their production of the highly successful animation series Star Wars: Rebels.
Primary Responsibilities:Draw and paint digitally to create design sketches and final illustrations of characters, creatures, sets and vehicles.Generate precise 2d character turns as templates for final 3d geometry.Utilize 3d software to create loose sketches of environments, props and vehicles for layout and scale check.
Sigma Labs, Inc, Metal Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Design/Mechanical Engineer
Position Summary: Successfully execute customer-sponsored engineering jobs in the area of Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) for 3D metal printing using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) processes. Essential Functions:– Responsible for performing customer-sponsored engineering project work in the area of DFAM for 3D metal printing.– Responsible for recommending, developing and implementing operational and efficiency improvements for 3D manufacturing of metal parts using LPBF processes.– Execute and document design for AM procedures and practices for customer jobs and make recommendations for improvements. – Assist in the development of, and verification and validation of DFAM for as-built part geometry for 3D metal parts.
LUNAR Design Staff Designer
LUNAR, an award-winning design firm that has spent 30 years creating everything from game controllers to genetic sequencers to ice cream scoops. In this position, you will: Participate in design charrettesCreate presentation drawings and materialsProduce working CAD geometryConduct research evaluationsIdentify usability and human factor needs
Can Badges = Jobs?Current Colorado job listings is tied directly back
to our Machining Level I badges.
Department of Treasury, Machinist: Set up and operate machines for machining pieces at unusual or compound angles. Determine proper gear train and gear ratios to produce specific pitch, lead, and pitch diameter for various standard and nonstandard screw threads, making the necessary computations for differential, compound and angular indexing. $25-$30 an hour
CMG, Machine Op/Production: Operate machinery and equipment used in the manufacture of products.
Phillips Service Industries, Inc., Machinist: Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers
Barber-Nichols Inc., CNC Lathe Machinist/Programmer: Programming and use of CNC equipment.
Niagara Bottling, Machine Operator: Responsible for overall maintaining of a production line, including starting and stopping of some equipment (palletizers, carton makers, carton sealers, drop packers). No mechanical work is performed without prior approval.
Questions???
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