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Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 22: How Micro-credentials Motivate Learners
In a world where learning never stops and careers are becoming more fluid, how can micro-credentials motivate learners and meet the needs of today's workforce stakeholders?
That's the topic of discussion on this episode of "Micro-credential in a Minute", produced by Micro-credential Multiverse. Joining host Rob Bajor is micro-credential and digital badge expert Katie Sievers (Credly by Pearson), who breaks down the three core psychological needs of motivation according to self-determination theory: competence, relatedness, and autonomy. They discuss how micro-credentials can serve as physical proof of one's knowledge and skills, grant social affiliation with a certain brand or community, and offer a lifelong learner's tool for shaping their professional journey.
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 21: How do Micro-credentials fit into the needs of Workforce Stakeholders?
Join our intrepid hosts, Rob Bajor and Katie Sievers (Credly by Pearson), as they embark on a journey through the ever-shifting landscape of workforce development.
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 20: What is the Value of a Micro-credential?
In this episode of "Micro-credential in a Minute," hosts Rob Bajor and Katie Sievers (Credly by Pearson) chat about a burning question in the world of micro-credentials: what exactly is their value?
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 19: What are the Different "Flavors" of Micro-credential?
In this episode of "Micro-credential in a Minute," your hosts, Rob Bajor and Katie Sievers (Credly by Pearson), are diving into the world of micro-credentials and the various flavors they come in.
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 18: How Verifiable Credentials Reduce Costs for Recruiters
In this episode, micro-credential and digital badge experts Rob Bajor and Allison Fromm (Proofspace.id) share their insights and discuss ways that Verifiable Credentials (VCs) can reduce costs for recruiters.
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 17: Compelling Use Cases for Verifiable Credentials
In this episode, micro-credential and digital badge experts Rob Bajor and Allison Fromm (Proofspace.id) discuss some compelling use cases for Verifiable Credentials (VCs).
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 16: What's the difference between an Open Badge (OB) and a Verifiable Credential (VC)?
In this episode, micro-credential and digital badge experts Rob Bajor and Allison Fromm (Proofspace.id) share their insights on the key differences between the two largest digital credentialing standards; Open Badges (OB) and Verifiable Credentials (VC).
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 15: What Makes Verifiable Credentials so Powerful?
In this episode, micro-credential and digital badge experts Rob Bajor and Allison Fromm (Proofspace.id) discuss the power of Verifiable Credentials (VCs).
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 14: How decentralized identifiers (DIDs) enhance security
In this episode, micro-credential and digital badge experts Rob Bajor and Allison Fromm (Proofspace.id) discuss how decentralized identifiers (DIDs) enhance security online.
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 13: Why Governments are Getting Interested in Micro-credentials
In this episode of "Micro-credentials in a Minute," we asked the Founder and CEO of the Bean Center, Emeritus Professor Martin Bean CBE, how and why national governments are getting involved with micro-credentials and their implementation.
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 12: How Micro-credentials Catalyze Broader Curriculum Reform
In this episode of "Micro-credentials in a Minute," we asked the Founder and CEO of the Bean Center, Emeritus Professor Martin Bean CBE, how micro-credentials can catalyze a broader curriculum reform.
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 11: Create on-roads and off-ramps to Higher Education with Micro-credentials
In this episode of "Micro-credentials in a Minute," we asked the Founder and CEO of the Bean Center, Emeritus Professor Martin Bean CBE, how micro-credentials can create additional on-roads and off-ramps to high education for learners.
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 10: How Micro-credentials can be Used to Augment, Supplement, and Enrich the Undergraduate Experience
In this episode of "Micro-credentials in a Minute," we asked the Founder and CEO of the Bean Center, Emeritus Professor Martin Bean CBE, how micro-credentials can be used to augment, supplement, and enrich the undergraduate experience.
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 9: Why Universities Should Consider Micro-credentials to Address New Markets
In this episode of "Micro-credentials in a Minute," we asked the Founder and CEO of the Bean Center, Emeritus Professor Martin Bean CBE why universities should consider micro-credentials when looking to address new markets.
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 8: Why Should Universities Consider Micro-credentials?
In this episode of "Micro-credentials in a Minute," we asked the Founder and CEO of the Bean Center, Emeritus Professor Martin Bean CBE why universities should consider implementing a micro-credential strategy at their institution.
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 7: What’s so Compelling About Micro-credentials?
In this episode of "Micro-credentials in a Minute," we asked the Founder and CEO of the Bean Center, Emeritus Professor Martin Bean CBE to identify compelling use cases for micro-credentials in education.
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 6: Personas
In the sixth episode of "Micro-credentials in a Minute" we expand on micro-credential user personas. Who are you creating your micro-credential ecosystem for and what category of stakeholders do they fit in? 🥳
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 5: Do We Like the Word “Currency”?
In the fifth episode of "Micro-credentials in a Minute", Sheryl and I take different positions on the term "currency". Do we like the word "currency" while discussing micro-credentials, why or why not?
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 4: Where Does Rigor Come From?
In the fourth episode of "Micro-credentials in a Minute" we explore the concept of rigor within the context of a micro-credential. What is rigor and what strategies can you adopt to make your micro-credentials more or less rigorous? 🚀
Micro-credentials in a Minute Episode 3: Grain Size
In Episode 3 of “Micro-credentials in a Minute” we explore the concept of grain size and explain why it’s critical when developing a scalable micro-credential solution. 🌱
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