Game Changing Technologies for Learning

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Next Generation Learning: Game Changing Technologies for Learning

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Technology continues to drive the requirements for accessibility, high quality and personalization. What new technologies are on the horizon that you should know about? This session will explore new formats such as iPosters, digital badges, and the flipped classroom, which are pushing the envelope and creating more dynamic learning experiences. Presented at the 2014 ASAE Great Ideas Conference by: Heather McNair, Director of Client Success, Higher Logic Jeff Hurt, EVP, Education & Engagement, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting Tracy King, Associate Director, Education, American Academy of Neurology Crystal Moore, VP, Professional Development, American Chamber of Commerce Executives Do you want to see Higher Logic’s Connected Community in action? Let us know and request a demo. (www.higherlogic.com/hl/products/connectedcommunity/demorequest)

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Next Generation Learning: Game Changing Technologies for Learning

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What are digital badges?• Digital indicator of an accomplishment, skill, interest, or

quality• Used to provide additional incentive and motivation• Offer public recognition and verification• Unlike LinkedIn endorsements, badges typically require

that the recipient has demonstrated proficiency• Can often be pushed out to social networks like

Facebook and LinkedIn

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Why considering digital badging?

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What can they be used for?

• Speaker/thought leader identification• Certifications and micro-certifications• Volunteering• Mentoring• Rewarding smaller achievements• Other ideas?

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Identify speakers/facilitators

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Identify mentors/mentees

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Recognize certificants

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Recognize certificants

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Reward achievements

https://support.desk.com/customer/portal/articles/884940-using-agent-achievements

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Reward achievements

http://www.codecademy.com/dashboard

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Reward Behaviors

http://www.goodtogrow.org/Default.aspx

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Discussion Items

• Have you earned digital badges or recognition? If so, how did that make you feel?

• How could you use these in your organization? Would this motivate your members?

• Critics say that these can take away the intrinsic motivation to learn. Do you agree?

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Resources

• Open Badges: http://openbadges.org/• Credly https://credly.com/• Expanding Education and Workforce

Opportunities Through Digital Badges: http://all4ed.org/reports-factsheets/expanding-education-and-workforce-opportunities-through-digital-badges/

• Coastal Carolina University Case Study: http://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2013/10/11/how-use-digital-badges-help-your-classroom-teaching-essay