Maximizing Microcredentials: Leveling the Playing Field for Underserved Learners

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 | 5:00PM–5:45PM CT | Board 908, Poster Area, Halls F1, F2, Level 3
Session Type: Poster Session
Delivery Format: Poster Session
Join experts on design thinking, workforce partnerships, and curriculum redesign for a practical discussion on how to maximize microcredentials with an eye toward how they can improve equity and career opportunity for underserved learners.

Outcomes: Discuss how the latest insights from the field of digital badging and microcredentials. Learn about how academic leaders can stand up new microcredential programs that are aligned to workforce needs. Discuss strategies for applying design thinking, workforce partnerships, and curriculum redesign to create microcredentials.

Presenters

  • Tara Baumgarten

    Instructional Designer, Education Design Lab

  • Don Fraser, Jr.

    Chief Program Officer, Education Design Lab