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Ilona Buchem, Professor for Media & Communication

Beuth University of Applied Sciences Berlin, Germany

Project coordinator “Open Badge Network” / Europe Erasmus+

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Scaling up Open Badges for Open Education

Action Lab

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12 500 students, 290 professors 8 departments, 70 BA and MA programs Online programs, Digital strategy Ilona Buchem

Professor for Media & Communication

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Action Lab:1. Introduction: Open Badges & OE

(Time: 30 Minutes) 2. Discussion: Potentials & Challenges

(Time: 30 Minutes) 3. Activity: Scaling-up Open Badges

(Time: 60 Minutes)

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Objectives & Results:

•Objectives: Recommendations for scaling-up Open Badges for Open Education around three key dimensions: context, content, community. •Results: List / map of actions and recommendations for scaling up Open Badges for Open Education. •Open Access: The list will be published on the Open Badge Network portal & shared on Social Media.

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What is OBN:Open Badge Network?

http://www.openbadgenetwork.com/

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http://www.openbadgenetwork.com/

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http://www.badgetheworld.org/

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Intellectual Outputs Key activitiesO1 Open Badge Europe Framework and Leadership Charter & Partners

O2 European Open Badge Infrastructure Use cases & repository

O3 Open Badges for Individuals and Organisations Discussion Paper & Guidelines

O4 Open Badges in Territories Inventory & Guidelines

O5 Establishing Open Badges at Policy Levels Discussion Paper

O6 European Open Badge Network OBN MOOC

O7 Research, Evaluation and Project Quality Assurance Badges and Quality

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OBN Activities

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OBN MOOC

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OBN MOOC

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OBN MOOC

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IntroductionWhat are Open Badges?

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Open web standard which can be used to capture and

communicate skills

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Open Licence Open AccessOpen Source

Open Content

1998 2001

Open Courseware Open Resources

2002

Open Data

2008

MOOCs

2011

Open Coding

Open Badges

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Open Badges as Open Movement

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Weinberger (2003) Small Pieces Loosely Joined. The unified theory of the Web.

Foto: http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/

EUROPEAN COMMISSION OPEN BADGES WEBINAR | ILONA BUCHEM | 06-02-2017 | CC BY-SA

“The Web

has blowndocuments

apart.”

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OPEN CLOSED

“After all, traditional college diplomas look elegant when hung on the wall, but they contain very little detail about what the recipient learned.” (Young, 2012)

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Open Badges for Open Education

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How do Open Badges

work?

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“90% of the badge system is not visual” Klein, J. (2013)

Open Badges Metadata

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Open Badges Infrastructurehttp://www.openbadgenetwork.com/

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What types of Open Badges are out there?

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Domain knowledge & skills – Buzzmath middle school math skills –

Digital & enterprise skills – The Duke of York Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award –

Conference activities – EDEN Conference Open Badges –

Science & research skills – Competency X Experimenting Badges –

Career planing skills – Open University UK –

Journalist & reporter skills – DigitalMe Supporter 2 Reporter Medals –

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Diversity of Open Badges

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CONTENTWhat does the badge represent?

PROCESSHow was the badge achieved?

ISSUERWho issued the badge?

1.1 Achievement badges (demonstration of achievements) 1.2 Competence badges (demonstration of knowledge, skills, competence). 1.3 Potential badges (indicators of future performance) 1.4 Participation badges (evidence of participation, e.g. events) 1.5 Membership badges (represents membership, e.g. club) 1.6 Commitment badges (attitudes, values, beliefs) 1.7 Encouragement badges (good work stamps)

2.1 Activity badges (based on a single learning activity) 2.2 Mission badges (based on a series of activities) 2.3 Assignment badges (based on a single assignment) 2.4 Composite badges (based on multiple assignments) 2.5 Progress badges (based on the progress on a task) 2.6 Grade badges (based on formal grades) 2.7 Level badges (based on several levels)

3.1 Organisational badges (issued by university, employer) 3.2 Team badges (issued by teams, groups) 3.3 Expert badges (issued by an expert) 3.4 Social badges (issued by peers, communities) 3.5 Endorser badge (endorsed by a third party)

Link to taxonomy: https://ibuchem.wordpress.com/2015/02/28/digital-badges-open-badges-taxonomy/

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How are Open Badges

used for Open Learning?

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Open Badges in MOOCshttp://www.openbadgenetwork.com/

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http://www.open.edu/openlearn/get-started/badges-come-openlearn

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http://www.openbadgenetwork.com/

https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/middleware/services/badges/

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http://www.digitalme.co.uk/s2r-medals

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Supporter2Reporter project

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A set of badges at 3 levels. An example: Different single badges. 3 examples:

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Open Badges @BeuthUni

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https://www.openbadgeacademy.com/badge/926

To earn this badge you have to

write a self-report

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OB for migrant academicshttp://www.openbadgenetwork.com/

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To earn this badge you have to

write a self-report

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OB for migrant academicshttp://www.openbadgenetwork.com/

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Evidence #1 Test results from

the university

Evidence #2 Testimonials from clients/colleagues

Evidence #3 Interview results

from a coach

Evidence #4 Self-report /

ePortfolio

Evidence #5 Activities in

social media

Evidence #6 Endorsement from

employer

21st century skills

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How to earn Open Badges?Example: Digital Skills

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Go to:

http://www.openbadgenetwork.com/self-assessed-badges-for-digital-competences

or use short link:

goo.gl/4gisl6

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Information processing

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• Basic user, I can look for information online using a search engine. I know not all online information is reliable. I can save or store files or content (e.g. text, pictures, music, videos, web pages) and retrieve them once saved or stored. Apply here: https://openbadgefactory.com/c/earnablebadge/O4YA5NaEXZaK/apply

• Independent user, I can use different search engines to find information. I use some filters when searching (e.g. searching only images, videos, maps). I compare different sources to assess the reliability of the information I find. I classify the information in a methodical way using files and folders to locate these easier. I do backups of information or files I have stored. Apply here: https://openbadgefactory.com/c/earnablebadge/O4YGG2aEXZa1S/apply

• Proficient user, I can use advanced search strategies (e.g. using search operators) to find reliable information on the internet. I can use web feeds (like RSS) to be updated with content I am interested in. I can assess the validity and credibility of information using a range of criteria. I am aware of new advances in information search, storage and retrieval. Ι can save information found on the internet in different formats. I can use cloud information storage services. Apply here: https://openbadgefactory.com/c/earnablebadge/O4YGOZaEXZa1T/apply

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Content creation

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• Basic user, I can produce simple digital content (e.g. text, tables, images, audio files) in at least one format using digital tools. I can make basic editing to content produced by others. I know that content can be covered by copyright. I can apply and modify simple functions and settings of software and applications that I use (e.g. change default settings). Apply here: https://openbadgefactory.com/c/earnablebadge/O5BDJSa3U5a1L/apply

• Independent user, I can produce complex digital content in different formats (e.g. text, tables, images, audio files). I can use tools/editors for creating web page or blog using templates (e.g. WordPress). I can apply basic formatting (e.g. insert footnotes, charts, tables) to the content I or others have produced. I know how to reference and reuse content covered by copyright. I know the basics of one programming language. Apply here: https://openbadgefactory.com/c/earnablebadge/O5BDNRa3U5a1M/apply

• Proficient user, I can produce or modify complex, multimedia content in different formats, using a variety of digital platforms, tools and environments. I can create a website using a programming language. I can use advanced formatting functions of different tools (e.g. mail merge, merging documents of different formats, using advanced formulas, macros). I know how to apply licences and copyrights. I can use several programming languages. I know how to design, create and modify databases with a computer tool. Apply here: https://openbadgefactory.com/c/earnablebadge/O5BDPTa3U5a1N/apply

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Communicationhttp://www.openbadgenetwork.com/

• Basic user, I can communicate with others using mobile phone, Voice over IP (e.g. Skype) e-mail or chat – using basic features (e.g. voice messaging, SMS, send and receive e-mails, text exchange). I can share files and content using simple tools. I know I can use digital technologies to interact with services (as governments, banks, hospitals). I am aware of social networking sites and online collaboration tools. I am aware that when using digital tools, certain communication rules apply (e.g. when commenting, sharing personal information). Apply here: https://openbadgefactory.com/c/earnablebadge/O5BD5Fa3U5a1I/apply

• Independent user, I can use advanced features of several communication tools (e.g. using Voice over IP and sharing files). I can use collaboration tools and contribute to e.g. shared documents/files someone else has created. I can use some features of online services (e.g. public services, e-banking, online shopping). I pass on or share knowledge with others online (e.g. through social networking tools or in online communities). I am aware of and use the rules of online communication (“netiquette”). Apply here: https://openbadgefactory.com/c/earnablebadge/O5BDD6a3U5a1J/apply

• Proficient user, I actively use a wide range of communication tools (e-mail, chat, SMS, instant messaging, blogs, micro-blogs, social networks) for online communication. I can create and manage content with collaboration tools (e.g. electronic calendars, project management systems, online proofing, online spreadsheets). I actively participate in online spaces and use several online services (e.g. public services, e-banking, online shopping). I can use advanced features of communication tools (e.g. video conferencing, data sharing, application sharing). Apply here: https://openbadgefactory.com/c/earnablebadge/O5BDI0a3U5a1K/apply

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Discussion: Key potentials and challenges of Open Badges in Open Education (in my context)?

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Activity:How to scale-up Open Badges to recognise Open Learning and promote Open Education?

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Sharing & recording ideas

• Using affinity diagramming as methodology• Dimensions: context, content, community

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Affinity diagramming in 3 steps: Share & organise your ideas in a team in 3 steps:

1. Write each idea for scaling-up OB on cards (alone) 2. Look for ideas that seem to be related (in team) 3. Sort cards into groups and subgroups (in team)

Once the cards have been sorted, present your affinity diagram to other teams!

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“ Thank you!@mediendidaktik

@OpenBadgeNet

#OpenBadges

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