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What is Micro-Credentials

Chapter 9
Innovations in the Design and Application of Alternative Digital Credentials
Micro-credentials are mini-qualifications, narrower than traditional qualifications such as diplomas or degrees, that demonstrate skills, knowledge and/or competence in a given area.
Published in Chapter:
Visibilization of Graduating Student Employability Skills via ePortfolio Practices: Evidence From East African HE Institutions
Marcelo Fabián Maina (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain), Lourdes Guàrdia (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain), Federica Mancini (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain), and Denisse López B. (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 41
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7697-7.ch009
Abstract
Embedding employability skills into the core of higher education is a priority worldwide to reduce the skills gap and better equip graduates for entering or progressing in the workplace. This chapter presents an innovative solution based on high impact e-portfolio practices developed within the H2020 EPICA project oriented towards making employability skills visible. It also reports on the implementation of a new methodology for assessing and micro-credentialing employability skills tested in three East African universities. The pilot carried out in a variety of study programs is described along with the measures taken to address the spread of COVID-19. Lessons learnt, transfer possibilities, and organizational implications are also reported as a final note on the experience. This high impact learning experience aims to inspire academic institutions to innovate by integrating e-portfolio and micro-credentials along with fresh pedagogical practices and strategies that better align the future workforce with societal and economic demands.
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Chapter 11
Cultivating Holistic Learning Environments in Higher Education: Mindfulness, Compassion, and Ubuntu Philosophies
Certifications that are limited in scope and specialize in particular areas of knowledge or skills; they are frequently obtained by completing focused and targeted learning modules.
Published in Chapter: Cultivating Holistic Learning Environments in Higher Education: Mindfulness, Compassion, and Ubuntu Philosophies; From: Global Perspectives on Micro-Learning and Micro-Credentials in Higher Education
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Micro-Credentials in Higher Education
Online instructional learning design that is learning objective focused on specific skills that provide learners a self-paced, performance-based learning experience.
Published in Chapter: Micro-Credentials in Higher Education; From: Handbook of Research on Innovations in Non-Traditional Educational Practices
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The Future of Transversal Competencies in Higher Education Assessment
Minor qualifications or certified acknowledgement of a, usually narrow, learning achievement relating to competencies, knowledge, skills and/or experience in certain subject area.
Published in Chapter: The Future of Transversal Competencies in Higher Education Assessment; From: Handbook of Research on Future of Work and Education: Implications for Curriculum Delivery and Work Design
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Impacting Practice: The Role of Digital Credentials in Social Learning Communities
A subset of credentials that can be used in larger pathways that can build toward a larger credential or certification. They emphasize specific and more fine-grained skills and competencies and are often developmental with relationships to other micro-credentials and related credentials.
Published in Chapter: Impacting Practice: The Role of Digital Credentials in Social Learning Communities; From: Handbook of Research on Credential Innovations for Inclusive Pathways to Professions
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Open Digital Badges: The Future of Skill Validation and Credentialing
A competency-based digital form of certification. Typically issued for a variety of learning experiences that validate developing skills and acquiring knowledge.
Published in Chapter: Open Digital Badges: The Future of Skill Validation and Credentialing; From: Handbook of Research on Innovations in Non-Traditional Educational Practices
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Chapter 17
Innovations in Teacher Professional Development: Integrating Social and Cultural Competencies for Inclusive Excellence
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Using Digital Badges to Design a Comprehensive Model for High-Impact Experiential Learning
Learning opportunities that take less time to complete than degrees or certificate programs and focus on specific knowledge and skills that are explicitly aligned with workforce competencies.
Published in Chapter: Using Digital Badges to Design a Comprehensive Model for High-Impact Experiential Learning; From: Handbook of Research on Credential Innovations for Inclusive Pathways to Professions
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Chapter 17
Transforming Moldovan Higher Education: Past, Present, and a Look to the Future
Short, often intensive, educational experiences focusing on one specific topic for earned credit or certification.
Published in Chapter: Transforming Moldovan Higher Education: Past, Present, and a Look to the Future; From: Improving Higher Education Models Through International Comparative Analysis
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