Presentation Title
Micro-Credentials in Action: Adapting to the Changing Landscape of Lifelong Learning
Proposal Format
20-minute Presentation
Track Choices
Navigating the Change and Reinventing the Future
Abstract
Join us for this session where we will explore how the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is innovating to deliver micro-credentialing at the course and institution levels, focusing on the use of digital badges and their potential to recognize student achievements in a way that is both transparent and transferable. MUSC's digital badge program is designed to provide students with a flexible, affordable, and effective way to gain new skills and demonstrate their proficiency to potential employers. During this session, we will discuss the program's development and implementation, highlighting the key factors that have contributed to its success and lessons learned from early micro-credential adoption. We will also provide insights into the technical infrastructure and support needed to effectively implement digital badges, including the role of the Learning Management System (LMS) and badge issuing platforms. Whether you are a faculty member interested in integrating digital badges into your courses or an administrator looking to launch a new program, this session will provide valuable insights and inspiration for leveraging micro-credentials to advance your goals. Come learn about our program, ask questions, and explore the potential of micro-credentialing.
Keywords
Micro-credentialing, Digital Badges, Innovation
Speaker Bio
Mary Smith is the Director of Instructional Technology at the Medical University of South Carolina. In this role, she leads the administration, support and training on all central instructional technologies including the learning management system and virtual classroom tools. Additionally, she helps to lead faculty development initiatives by contributing her expertise of online learning, digital accessibility, disruptive innovations, and technology enhanced teaching. Alex Walters is the Instructional Design Manager at the Medical University of South Carolina. In this position, Alex supports faculty and staff by designing, developing and providing professional development courses, consultations, resources and communication around best practices for instruction. This includes integrating technology into teaching, online learning, quality course and experience design, universal design for learning/digital accessibility and custom course design.
Micro-Credentials in Action: Adapting to the Changing Landscape of Lifelong Learning
Penny Hall, 210
Join us for this session where we will explore how the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is innovating to deliver micro-credentialing at the course and institution levels, focusing on the use of digital badges and their potential to recognize student achievements in a way that is both transparent and transferable. MUSC's digital badge program is designed to provide students with a flexible, affordable, and effective way to gain new skills and demonstrate their proficiency to potential employers. During this session, we will discuss the program's development and implementation, highlighting the key factors that have contributed to its success and lessons learned from early micro-credential adoption. We will also provide insights into the technical infrastructure and support needed to effectively implement digital badges, including the role of the Learning Management System (LMS) and badge issuing platforms. Whether you are a faculty member interested in integrating digital badges into your courses or an administrator looking to launch a new program, this session will provide valuable insights and inspiration for leveraging micro-credentials to advance your goals. Come learn about our program, ask questions, and explore the potential of micro-credentialing.