Category: micro-credentials
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Inside the Pipeline: How NZQA Micro-Credential Approvals Really Work
The NZQA micro-credential approval process is more complex than it looks. From WDC endorsements to Criterion 2 evidence, here’s how to navigate the pipeline — and avoid the most common mistakes.
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The Rise of Micro-Credentials: From Pilot to Platform
From zero in 2018 to nearly 455 by late 2024, micro-credentials have become the fastest-growing part of New Zealand’s tertiary system. Here’s what’s driving the rise — and what gaps remain.
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The Turning Point: Ako Aotearoa’s Likely Closure and the Rise of Micro-Credentials
With TEC funding withdrawn and disestablishment on the table, Ako Aotearoa’s likely closure leaves a capability gap. Micro-credentials offer the sector’s clearest path forward.
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Navigating a Pathway for Educational Development: Te Whakawhanake Ara Mātauranga
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in Education, Academic Success and Support, Action Steps for Educators, adult education, Adult Tertiary Education, Adult vocational education, Aotearoa, Approaches, Business improvement, Collaboration, consulting, Cross-Cultural Understanding, cultural awareness, Cultural Capability, Cultural Competency, Cultural diversity, Cultural diversity and inclusion, Cultural Diversity in Education, Cultural Integration, Cultural Safety, Cultural Studies, Cultural values, Design, Design Thinking, Digital Badges, Education and learning, education and training, Education delivery model, Education insights, Education Strategies, Educational Frameworks, educational innovation, Educator Professional Development, Educator’s Journey, Framework, Frameworks, innovation and creativity, Innovation Strategies, Innovations in Teaching and Learning, micro-credentials, Māori Education Concepts, Māori Perspectives, Māori Philosophy, NZ, NZ Context, Te Ao MāoriExplore the journey of ‘Te Whakawhanake Ara Mātauranga,’ a transformative pathway for Māori educational development. This post delves into the cyclical process of learning innovation, rooted in Māori philosophies, through stages of potential, maturation, integration, and fulfillment. Discover how these stages intertwine to forge a dynamic, culturally enriched educational framework.
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Reimagining Teacher Education with AI and Ed-Tech Solutions: Tackling the Complex Challenges of a Wicked Problem with GPT and Other Tools
Discover how AI and ed-tech solutions can address complex challenges in teacher education. Learn how leveraging tools like GPT and other AI techniques can reimagine teaching and learning to tackle education’s wicked problem. Explore bespoke LLMs, AR simulations, and blockchain credentials to enhance New Zealand’s tertiary education sector.
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What Are Micro-Credentials and Digital Badges?
Here’s an overview if you need to get up to speed on using digital badges and micro-credentials.
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What are micro-credentials? Actually, let’s talk about badges first
The idea of badging is not new. If you know a little about boy scouts or girl guides it’s easy to understand how they work. Here’s the basic idea. When you’ve proved that you know something, or that you can do something, then you get a physical emblem as a reward. You might want to…
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Will micro-credentials help with life-long learning?
Usually, questions posed like this are rhetorical. The writer already knows the answer. So… yes. They will. But there are other questions that need asking including Why and How? There’s a great article exploring some of this here. In the writer’s view, we’ve fixed one problem: At last, our system caters reasonably well for people’s…
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Do you have questions about micro-credentials and digital badges?
Further thoughts on micro-credentials and digital badges A while back, NZQA were looking for consultation on micro-credentials. I wrote about my views here. These views haven’t changed drastically. But they have continued to evolve and everywhere I go people seem to want to talk about micro-credentials. Here are a few further thoughts. What’s the difference…
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NZQA is looking for consultation on micro-credentials
Micro-credentials and digital badging are things that I’ve been thinking about for a while. There have been some great discussions over recent months about this. I’m currently looking at learning more about how digital badging might work in a range of contexts including foundation learning. NZQA is looking to join the conversation. They are asking…