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Implementing Open Badges for Recognition of Learning Achievements in South African Organisations

Content Provider	ACM Digital Library
Author	Crafford, Riana Matthee, Machdel
Abstract	Open badges, as the new currency of learning, has the potential to motivate learners to participate in granular, evidence-based and portable learning interventions in organisations in support of lifelong learning. However, there is surprisingly little adoption of this new digital recognition scheme in South African corporate training and educational institutions. This paper examines the obstacles that may prevent organisations from using open badges in support of accreditation frameworks like the National Qualifications Framework for micro-credentialing. It also investigates the factors that contribute to the lack of enthusiasm for the Open Badges Framework in South Africa. Data was collected from key role players in the South African learning & development fraternity as well as some international practitioners and learners. Activity theory elements were used to analyse the responses and potential contradictions were identified. It was found that all respondents are in favour of a learning landscape where non-traditional credentials become more valuable and that open badges are appropriate for any learning taking place anywhere and anytime. The main obstacles identified include the lack of understanding the benefits to the South African population at large as well as applicability in organisations and the resulting lack of best practices, lack of resources and resistance to change and the anticipated struggle to obtain management buy-in. However, none of the identified obstacles should be insurmountable and with focused effort and leadership it can be and should be addressed since there is consensus that the education and training industry can greatly benefit from such an implementation.
Starting Page	1
Ending Page	10
Page Count	10
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781450348058
DOI	10.1145/2987491.2987503
Language	English
Publisher	Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Publisher Date	2016-09-26
Publisher Place	New York
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Subject Keyword	Micro-credentialing Learning credentials Life-long learning Open badges On-line recognition scheme Recognition of learning
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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