Open Badges for Open Education

Ilona Buchem, Professor for Media & Communication
Beuth University of Applied Sciences Berlin, Germany
Project coordinator “Open Badge Network” / Erasmus+
Open Badges
for Open Education
International Workshop on Open Badges for Open Education STRIDE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
New Delhi, India / 17-03-2017 / CC BY-SA 3.0

12 500 students, 290 professors, 600 lecturers
8 departments, 70 BA and MA programs
Online programs, Digital strategy Ilona Buchem
Professor for Media
& Communication
International Workshop on Open Badges for Open Education STRIDE/ 17-03-2017 / CC BY-SA 3.0

What is OBN:
Open Badge Network?
http://www.openbadgenetwork.com/
International Workshop on Open Badges for Open Education STRIDE / 17-03-2017 / CC BY-SA 3.0

http://www.badgetheworld.org/

Intellectual Outputs Key activities
O1 Open Badge Europe Framework and Leadership Charter & Partners
O2 European Open Badge Infrastructure Use cases & repository
O3 Open Badges for Individuals and Organisations Discussion Paper & Guidelines
O4 Open Badges in Territories Inventory & Guidelines
O5 Establishing Open Badges at Policy Levels Discussion Paper
O6 European Open Badge Network OBN MOOC
O7 Research, Evaluation and Project Quality Assurance Badges and Quality
OBN Activities

OBN MOOC

Introduction
What are Open Badges?
1

Open web standard which
can be used to capture and
communicate skills

Open Licence Open AccessOpen Source
Open Content
1998 2001
Open Courseware Open Resources
2002
Open Data
2008
MOOCs
2011
Open Coding
Open Badges
Open Badges as Open Movement

OPEN CLOSED
“After all, traditional college diplomas look elegant when hung on the wall, but they
contain very little detail about what the recipient learned.” (Young, 2012)

Open Badges for Open Education

How do
Open Badges
work?

Open Badge Design
http://gecon.es/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Badge_Anatomy.jpg

“90% of the badge system is not visual”
Klein, J. (2013)
Open Badges Metadata

Open Badges Infrastructure

Open Badges Issuing Platforms
bestr.it
makewav.es
openbadgepassport.com openbadgeacademy.com
info.badgr.io credly.com

How are
Open Badges
used?

Domain knowledge & skills
– Buzzmath middle school math skills –
Digital & enterprise skills
– The Duke of York Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award –
Conference activities
– EDEN Conference Open Badges –
Science & research skills
– Competency X Experimenting Badges –
Career planing skills
– Open University UK –
Journalist & reporter skills
– DigitalMe Supporter 2 Reporter Medals –
Diversity of Open Badges

2 Single Open Badges
Open Education Global Conference 2017 / Open Badge Network / 08-03-2017 / CC BY-SA 3.0
Open Badges @Beuth Berlin
Issuer
Skill name
Level #
Teacher Training Excellent Thesis
A set of 3 Open Badges

IBM Badges for Talent
https://www.slideshare.net/trainingindustry/open-badges-ibm-initiative-to-attract-engage-and-progress-talent

Open Badges in Courses
Before During After
Goals Micro-credentials Credentials

Self-assessed Open Badges
Short link: goo.gl/4gisl6
• Basic user, I can produce simple digital content (e.g. text, tables, images, audio
files) in at least one format using digital tools. I can make basic editing to content
produced by others. I know that content can be covered by copyright. I can
apply and modify simple functions and settings of software and applications that I
use (e.g. change default settings). Apply here: https://openbadgefactory.com/c/
earnablebadge/O5BDJSa3U5a1L/apply
• Independent user, I can produce complex digital content in different formats (e.g.
text, tables, images, audio files). I can use tools/editors for creating web page or
blog using templates (e.g. WordPress). I can apply basic formatting (e.g. insert
footnotes, charts, tables) to the content I or others have produced. I know how to
reference and reuse content covered by copyright. I know the basics of one
programming language. Apply here: https://openbadgefactory.com/c/
earnablebadge/O5BDNRa3U5a1M/apply
• Proficient user, I can produce or modify complex, multimedia content in different
formats, using a variety of digital platforms, tools and environments. I can create a
website using a programming language. I can use advanced formatting functions
of different tools (e.g. mail merge, merging documents of different formats, using
advanced formulas, macros). I know how to apply licences and copyrights. I can
use several programming languages. I know how to design, create and modify
databases with a computer tool. Apply here: https://openbadgefactory.com/c/
earnablebadge/O5BDPTa3U5a1N/apply

CONTENT
What does the badge represent?
PROCESS
How was the badge achieved?
ISSUER
Who issued the badge?
1.1 Achievement badges
(demonstration of achievements)
1.2 Competence badges
(demonstration of knowledge, skills,
competence).
1.3 Potential badges
(indicators of future performance)
1.4 Participation badges
(evidence of participation, e.g. events)
1.5 Membership badges
(represents membership, e.g. club)
1.6 Commitment badges
(attitudes, values, beliefs)
1.7 Encouragement badges
(good work stamps)
2.1 Activity badges
(based on a single learning activity)
2.2 Mission badges
(based on a series of activities)
2.3 Assignment badges
(based on a single assignment)
2.4 Composite badges
(based on multiple assignments)
2.5 Progress badges
(based on the progress on a task)
2.6 Grade badges
(based on formal grades)
2.7 Level badges
(based on several levels)
3.1 Organisational badges
(issued by university, employer)
3.2 Team badges
(issued by teams, groups)
3.3 Expert badges
(issued by an expert)
3.4 Social badges
(issued by peers, communities)
3.5 Endorser badge
(endorsed by a third party)
Link to taxonomy: https://ibuchem.wordpress.com/2015/02/28/digital-badges-open-badges-taxonomy/
Taxonomy of Open Badges

Evidence #1
Test results from
the university
Evidence #2
Testimonials from
clients/colleagues
Evidence #3
Interview results
from a coach
Evidence #4
Self-report /
ePortfolio
Evidence #5
Activities in
social media
Evidence #6
Endorsement from
employer
21st century skills
Opening Assessment

How are
Open Badges
used for
Open Learning?

Open Badges in MOOCs

http://www.open.edu/openlearn/get-started/badges-come-openlearn

https://www.openbadgeacademy.com/badge/926
To earn this badge
you have to
write a self-report
OB for migrant academics

To earn this badge
you have to
write a self-report
OB for migrant academics
https://www.openbadgeacademy.com/badge/926

Discussion:
Key potentials and challenges of
Open Badges for Open Education
2

Activity:
Designing Open Badges
with Badge Design Canvas
3

http://www.digitalme.co.uk/assets/pdf/digitalme-badge-design-canvas.pdf

“ Thank you!
@mediendidaktik
@OpenBadgeNet
#OpenBadges

Open Badges for Open Education

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