3.32: Micro Credentials, Badges & Certifications

The ed Newsstand

This week’s podcast contains a list of resources and programs to help you take a closer look at the technology in your classroom and learn it at a pace that’s more favorable to how you learn.

The self-paced resources contain PD for Apple, Google, and Microsoft users. There are also self-paced resources for classroom software, learning management systems, or chrome extensions. Many of the resources provide free, entry-level social media connections or communities you can join to learn how other educators are using the technology in their classroom. The step beyond social media and communities are resources to becoming a leader, ambassador, or certified educator. At these levels, you are part of a community but also gain valuable tools, insights, and training into ways to impact your students and other educators in your district. Most resources are free but there are some that will cost money at varying amounts. You may also receive continuing education credits for completing their programs.

To get started, either click the link to visit my newsletter and go right to the companies PD resources. However, if you follow the bit.ly link it will take you to the resources on my website. On my website, you will find a deeper description of each resource and links to every level of PD the software provides. My website has a much more comprehensive layout and explanation of the software’s PD. With some of the software, I list the time commitment and any other requirements necessary to complete the program.

If there are any resources you use in your classroom that I missed or that didn’t make the list please let me know through an email or on social media and I will make sure to add them to the list.

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