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An Analysis Of Factors That Impact Diffusion And Adoption Of Digital Badges, Kimberly L. Carey
An Analysis Of Factors That Impact Diffusion And Adoption Of Digital Badges, Kimberly L. Carey
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Digital badges are electronic icons used to recognize learning or participation in activities. Open digital badges offer the additional affordance of embedded metadata that can link to the criteria for earning the badge, evidence of the skill, and other information including issuer details. Badge systems have prompted instructional designers to consider teaching and learning in new ways. Open digital badges offer an alternative and innovative approach to pedagogy and assessment (Grant, 2016).
This qualitative multi-case study examined digital badge programs being used at three higher education institutions, at the course level, the department level, and the university level. The study …