Empowers Students as Creators Micro-credential Virtual Meet Up Please type the following information into the chat box: Full Name School

Agenda What is a Micro-credential? How do I access the micro-credential? What do I need to do to earn the micro-credential? What is the timeline? What happens if I don’t earn the micro-credential? Who do I contact for support? Questions

What is a micro-credential? micro-credentials recognize single skills or competencies regardless of where or when the learning took place Competency-based On-demand Personalized Shareable

Can be displayed as digital badges Specific Support interests, goals and immediate needs Transparent Include data about the issuer, the earner, and the evidence. Stackable Can be combined to create greater meaning and coherence Portable and shareable Can be shared by the earner wherever and with whoever they prefer

Micro-credential Components… Competency Key Method Method Components Research Evidence

Micro-credential Components… Competency Future Ready Educators empower students as creators to support personalized student learning.

Micro-credential Components… Competency Key Method Future Ready Educators empower students as creators through teaching, learning environments, and professional leadership.

Micro-credential Components… Competency Key Method Method Components Future Ready Educators teach skills and foster habits of mind to encourage student creativity, create capacity for student innovation, and is a leader that advocates for students as creators.

Micro-credential Components… Competency Key Method Method Components Research AASL, ALA, Knowledge Quest, Library Media Connection, Teacher Librarian, Worlds of Learning, etc.

Micro-credential Components… Competency Key Method Method Components Research Evidence Overview Questions Annotated Lesson Plan Analysis Reflection

How do I access the micro-credential? Create a free BloomBoard account at https://bloomboard.com/ Go to https://tinyurl.com/FRLMicro Review the requirements https://bloomboard.com https://tinyurl.com/FRLMicro

What do I need to do to earn the micro-credential? Click Get Started Review the requirements Collect/Create the required evidence Submit Evidence when ready *Be sure to list Baltimore County Public Schools as a note when submitting evidence*

What is the timeline? December 2017 Submission Window Opens January 2018 Initial Survey Sent to Pilot Participants February 28, 2018 Submission Window Closes February 2018 Culminating Survey Sent to Pilot Participants *It will take approximately 14 days to received feedback on submissions*

What happens if I don’t earn the micro-credential? Review the provided feedback Revise artifacts and evidence Resubmit Revise Resubmit Review

Who do I contact for support? https://bcps.edmodo.com/home Amanda Lanza Specialist, Library Media Programs alanza@bcps.org 443-809-4035 Future Ready Librarians Micro- credential Edmodo Group Edmodo group Code: gdts53

Questions?

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