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Explore the meaning and significance of competencies, artifacts, and experiences behind the badges in robust co-curricular competency tracking programs. Learn about a model for thinking about competencies and how to implement such a program on a campus. Discover a user achievement tracking system that connects to portfolios, supports multiple programs, and provides a roadmap to success.
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Behind the Badge: Supporting robust co-curricular competency trackingprograms Scott Schopieray, Ph.D. Daniel Trego, MA College of Arts and Letters
Too often we focus on the visual signifier (e.g. the Badge) in a credentialing program. But what does it mean to look behind that badge? What do we know about the competencies, artifacts, and experiences that a student who receives a badge has?
Competency • Competencies are knowledge into action • Competencies are often comprised of sub-competencies and objectives
Experience • Experience is student decided • Advising to ensure connections are made • Experience helps to develop artifacts
Artifacts • Artifacts are evidence of learning or understanding • Artifacts can be cross-media, and often involve a reflective piece • Sum is greater than the parts
So how do we implement this model on a campus with a real program?
Overall Structure of Program • Develop competencies • Determine pathways of experience • Track/approve artifacts • Issue Credentials
Technical Structure/Workflow • Portfolio {after experiences artifacts are displayed and stored} • User Achievement Tracking {show/organize/approve what students have done} • Credential Issuing {grant a credential} • Backpack {store/access credential}
Our Project: User Achievement Tracking • User entered data • Faculty/advisor confirmation • Connected to portfolio (e.g. easy export) • Contains achievement info and reflection/evidence • Customizable based on program • Able to support multiple programs per student • Shows roadmap to program
Questions? College of Arts and Letters Academic and Research Technology Scott Schopieray, Assistant Dean schopie1@msu.edu | @schopie1 Daniel Trego, Digital Media Specialisttregodan@msu.edu