Literature Review
Overview:
My literature review focuses on digital badging and micro-credentials in education.
I am interested in how badges are challenging traditional credentials, such as college degrees and certificates to operate in more dynamic workforces and industries that are embracing competency-based education.
Research themes include:
- Theoretical Background
- Badge Acquisition Patterns
- Badge Design, Purpose, and Context
- Employer Perceptions of Digital Badges
Micro-credentials and Digital Badging in Education:
Exploring the Impact of Badges on Learner Motivation
Are badges trivial external motivators or tangible representations of intrinsic motivation? What are the perceptions of badges among educators and employers?
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