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There's lots more to #digitalcredentials and #microcredentials than the usual suspects from Anglophone countries. This presentation from Stuart M. will broaden the conversation as he'll focus on non-Anglophone countries, especially Slovakia, Jordan, and the Philippines. Each of these countries presents a unique case study, showcasing how micro and digital credentials are being adapted to meet local needs and challenges. Learn more in Paris at ePIC 2024 in November: https://lnkd.in/ghA23nbN #openepic Here's a quick preview: In Central Europe, Slovakia is emerging as a key player in the micro-credentialing space. Slovakia are beginning their journey into the space, developing definitions and beginning to encourage employers and institutions into undertaking them. This regional perspective will illustrate how European integration and policy frameworks are shaping the development of micro and digital credentials in non-English-speaking countries. Moving to the Middle East, Jordan presents a different but equally compelling case. As a country with a young population and high unemployment rates, particularly among graduates, Jordan has turned to micro-credentials as a means of bridging the gap between education and employment. The Jordanian government, in collaboration with international donors and educational institutions, has initiated several programs aimed at equipping young people with the skills needed in the local and regional job markets. This section of the presentation will explore how micro-credentials are being used to address specific socio-economic challenges in Jordan, including the integration of refugees into the workforce and the promotion of entrepreneurship. Finally, Stuart will examine the Philippines, a country with a large, globally dispersed workforce. The Philippines has been a pioneer in the adoption of digital credentials, particularly in the context of online education and professional development. The country’s strong focus on information and communication technology (ICT) has facilitated the growth of micro-credentialing, with various universities and training providers offering online courses that culminate in digital badges and certificates. This part of the presentation will discuss the role of digital credentials in supporting the country’s human capital development and its impact on the global labour market. There's a big tent, with a rich and diverse array of practices and innovations for digital credentials emerging from non-English-speaking nations and we appreciate Stuart's contribution which will encourage a more inclusive and comprehensive dialogue on their future development. #openbadges #digitalbadges  #openrecognition

Yesterday I had the honour of getting to present a webinar with George Makapatama and Eve Price by ConCOVE Tūhura about the Potential of Micro-credentials. The presentation was talking about the research that I’ve been doing so far in the space with ConCove, focusing particularly on the New Zealand micro-credential journey. One of the last things that I mentioned in the webinar is that we’ve come this far and to get further with this research we need your engagement and support, so I’d love it if you could get in touch with me and give me your opinions and experiences with micro-credentials so that this piece of research can be the best it can be. #microcredentials #GeorgeAngusConsulting #PotentialOfMicrocredentials #VocationalEducation I’m thrilled to say that it was recorded and available for you to watch on-demand now: https://lnkd.in/gyXpFAmk

📣 Register for our Micro-Credential Webinar! 📣 📅 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm, 17th September Micro-credentials and digital credentials are emerging as game-changers in vocational education, especially in promoting lifelong learning. Yet, their potential remains misunderstood by many learners, employers, and institutions. Join Stuart M. as he shares early findings from ConCOVE’s micro-credential project, examines their role in New Zealand, and discusses key challenges and opportunities for the future.   Agenda: 🔺 Overview of international trends and developments 🔺 Implications for construction and infrastructure industries 🔺 Domestic sector engagement and understanding of micro-credentials 🔺 Next steps and recommendations for the place of micro-credentials Why attend? 👉 Benefit whether you're an employer, learner, education provider, or policymaker 👉 Understand the value that digital credentials can provide 👉 Learn how micro-credentials can influence the future of workforce development 👉 Receive actionable recommendations for advancing the use of micro-credentials and digital credentials 🚩 Register now and reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/gp4MsMar This is a great opportunity to learn how micro-credentials and digital credentials can impact the future. Sign up today and join the conversation. 🔗 #microcredential #digitalcredential #construction #infrastructure #vocationaleducation #future #innovation

📣 Register for our Micro-Credential Webinar! 📣 📅 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm, 17th September Micro-credentials and digital credentials are emerging as game-changers in vocational education, especially in promoting lifelong learning. Yet, their potential remains misunderstood by many learners, employers, and institutions. Join Stuart M. as he shares early findings from ConCOVE’s micro-credential project, examines their role in New Zealand, and discusses key challenges and opportunities for the future.   Agenda: 🔺 Overview of international trends and developments 🔺 Implications for construction and infrastructure industries 🔺 Domestic sector engagement and understanding of micro-credentials 🔺 Next steps and recommendations for the place of micro-credentials Why attend? 👉 Benefit whether you're an employer, learner, education provider, or policymaker 👉 Understand the value that digital credentials can provide 👉 Learn how micro-credentials can influence the future of workforce development 👉 Receive actionable recommendations for advancing the use of micro-credentials and digital credentials 🚩 Register now and reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/gp4MsMar This is a great opportunity to learn how micro-credentials and digital credentials can impact the future. Sign up today and join the conversation. 🔗 #microcredential #digitalcredential #construction #infrastructure #vocationaleducation #future #innovation

Thrilled to say that I'm going to be speaking about The Potential of Micro-Credentials in Vocational Education as part of a webinar hosted by ConCOVE Tūhura on Tuesday September 17th 1.30pm-2.15pm NZT. If you aren't available at that time I recommend you still register as the webinar will be recorded and available to watch on-demand a few days after. Looking forward to seeing you there! Key Highlights of the webinar will be: Overview of international trends and developments Implications for construction and infrastructure industries Domestic sector engagement and understanding of micro-credentials Next steps and recommendations for the place of micro-credentials https://lnkd.in/etJPcQ_Q #microcredentials #digitalcredentials #construction #infrastructure #GeorgeAngusConsulting #NZmicrocredentials #digitalbadges #vocationalresearch

Excited to say that I’ll be talking at #openepic conference in Paris this November. My talk will be on Thursday 7 November at 11am exploring micro and digital credentials beyond the Anglophone world. Looking forward to seeing you there! #microcredentials #digitalcredentials #GeorgeAngusConsulting

The end of my first time at The Badge Summit @ CU Boulder ! It’s been a wonderful three days, learning some fascinating things, just shouting out a couple of the brilliant presentations I heard- Duncan Cox talking about badging happening in the Scouts, which I think is such a fantastic idea. Deanna Parker, M.S. talking about credentialing the US military, brilliant stuff. It was wonderful to finally meet some people in person that I’ve spoken to on Zooms and LinkedIn for a while! Don Presant and Stephen P. Buckley an absolute pleasure! A huge thank you to Noah Geisel for organising such a brilliant, well-run event. It was a real privilege to get to talk at the conference about the Value of Credentials, highlighting some of the research that myself, Skills Group Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Pooja Gianchandani did on credentials in the platform based gig economy as well as research I’m doing at the moment on the New Zealand credentialing sector with ConCOVE Tūhura Eve Price Very much looking forward to next year! #BadgeSummit2024 #Credentials #GeorgeAngusConsulting #MicroCredentials #DigitalCredentials #DigitalBadges