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Are microcredentials the future of higher ed? —

Are microcredentials the future of higher ed? — | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"They’ve been on the lips of a growing number of postsecondary administrators and faculty in recent years, and COVID-19 has only accelerated the trend ..."

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As the number of alternative credentials grows, many study their value

As the number of alternative credentials grows, many study their value | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"With students investing more time and money, concerns grow about alternative credentials’ quality control and value to employers and job seekers ..."

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Free digital badge toolkit helps students show off their 21st-century skills 

Free digital badge toolkit helps students show off their 21st-century skills  | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"A nonprofit that tests out new models of education and credentials has launched a free digital badge toolkit. The goal: to help schools outfit students with the skills employers are seeking. Education Design Lab's 21st century skills badge program covers eight microcredentials as well as facilitation tools ..."

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What's in a microcredential?

What's in a microcredential? | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Hiring managers want them and students are seeking them out. Here's how colleges can address the demand for this emerging form of skills qualification ..."

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Clear as mud: Finding ways to improve upon the college transcript 

Clear as mud: Finding ways to improve upon the college transcript  | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"An education is no longer simply a box to be checked along the pathway to a successful life. What’s becoming increasingly important today is the desire to continue learning and growing to keep apprised of changes in the workforce and to gain new skills and competencies that support growth ..."

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Report: Colleges and universities should offer more alternative credentials -- Campus Technology

Report: Colleges and universities should offer more alternative credentials -- Campus Technology | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Younger students are more interested in alternatives to traditional degree offerings, such as microcredentials, certificates and other short-term opportunities, according to a new report from the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) and Blackboard ..."

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