Implementing Open Badges in Four Preservice Teacher Education Programs: Challenges, Lessons, and Opportunities

• In Event: TED - Open Badges in Teacher Education

Short Description

In this symposium, participants representing teacher preparation programs from four universities will present how they have implemented open badges to better meet the needs of their students. Each will discuss the challenges faced in their program, how open badges helped them meet those challenges, and what issues and opportunities they are currently exploring. The symposium will conclude with an extended question and answer period.

Authors

• Daniel L. Randall, Brigham Young University

• Rick West, Brigham Young University

• Garrett R. Hickman, Brigham Young University

• Tim Newby, Purdue University

• Jered Borup

• Chris Haskell, Boise State University