When most people think of micro-credentials, they think of badges, and they are similar in some ways but different in others. Both are ways for people to show what they have learned, while badges tend to be specific to a particular app, micro-credentials are linked to specific skills. Badges tend to show an ability to use a specific technology, micro-credentials are earned by submitting proof of application of knowledge in specific areas. My innovation project is to bring mic

How crazy am I? 26 Kids, 26 Passions, 2 Teachers, and 1 Lab Every summer my school district hosts the Know Your Impact conference. Three days of breakout sessions covering a different pillar each day. On the 3rd day, we have a student spotlight "expo" where each campus has a group of students displaying the technology that they have used the past year. It is made up of GT (Gifted and Talented) students, Makerspace projects, STEM classes, and CTE (Career Technology Education)

It is my plan to implement a micro-credential system into our technology training for teachers at Mabank ISD to allow teachers to learn new ways to implement technology effectively into their daily classroom activities. Phase I: Development Recruitment - June 2019 Pitch to Instructional Media Team (IMT) idea of micro-credentials Survey teachers at our Know Your Impact Summer Conference (June 5-7) and seek volunteers. What do they like about the current badging system? What ch