A symbol or indicator of a skill, learning achievement or experience
A digital representation of a skill, learning achievement or experience
An emoticon
2. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
What is another name for a digital badge?
A micro-credential
A patch
A nanodegree
An image
3. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
True or False: A digital badge is associated with an image AND some metadata (name, description, and links to other important details like the badge’s criteria, evidence and issuer information)
True
False
4. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
What is Credly?
A leading digital credential service provider
A digital badge
A learning platform
A learning management system
5. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
What is the benefit of a digital badge versus a paper certificate?
A digital badge can highlight your accomplishments across social media (e.g. Facebook and LinkedIn)
A digital badge includes evidence of your accomplishments (metadata)
A digital badge makes it easier for recruiters and hiring managers to evaluate your skills
All of the above
6. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
In 2016, what percentage of US colleges were issuing digital badges?
20%
30%
40%
50%
7. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
True or False: US colleges are issuing digital badges only for co-curricular accomplishments
True
False
8. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
Why are more and more US colleges offering 21st Century Skill badges (e.g. problem-solving, collaboration, oral communication)?
To increase revenue
To increase the career-readiness and marketability of their students
To meet the students’ appetite for digital badges
To attract prospective students
9. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
Digital badges are on the rise but there are still many growing pains. What is one of the biggest challenges?
The lack of a system of quality assurance
The lack of user data (e.g. enrollment, completion, badge sharing)
Employer buy-in
All of the above
10. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
Many current students are using learning platforms to learn new skills. Learning platforms offer bite size modules and validate learning through digital badges/certificates. Mason students have FREE premium access to one of the leading learning platforms. Which one?