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Ericast 263 - Certificate vs. Certification
Is there a difference between recognition that you did something, and recognition that you're equipped to do something? Here's your show.
Website viewers: Click here to listen to this week's episode!
Podcast listeners: Click here for a link to the show notes page!
Everyone: Call 206-339-ERIC (206-339-3742) and comment!
Yes, I realize I have lots of "vs" episodes, but "differentiation is good". However, lawyers speak of a "distinction without a difference" so we have to make sure that we're not doing that. And I don't think that's the case here.
We were talking about faculty motivation. Tangent: I don't view "motivation" as having connotations of a deficit, but some do.
Badges vs. Awards. In Eric's world...
Badging is a hot topic in academic technology:
http://www.techlearning.com/news/0002/theres-a-badge-for-that/63725
https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/technology-and-learning/value-problem-digital-badging
Jeff Sanders had a great blog post entitled "How Playing an iPhone Game Made Me More Productive" and in it he summarized the key points of the Bunchball article, "What Is Gamification?"
Even here, note that "Badges" are equivocated with "Awards" and I think there's a difference. The Bunchball summary is:
Badges: Evidence of accomplishments
An indicator of accomplishment or mastery of a skill is especially
meaningful within a community that understands its value. Often used to
identify skills and expertise within a group.
Again, while "mastery of a skill" is more "beneficial" to the community than merely commemorating an accomplishment, I think that we need to be clear that a "badge" means that you can and should act to improve your community with the skills you've acquired, and should be respected for those actions -- not merely for your accomplishments in the past.
Thoughts? Call 206-339-3742 and let me know what you think.
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Is there a difference between recognition that you did something, and recognition that you're equipped to do something? Here's your show.
Website viewers: Click here to listen to this week's episode!
Podcast listeners: Click here for a link to the show notes page!
Everyone: Call 206-339-ERIC (206-339-3742) and comment!
Yes, I realize I have lots of "vs" episodes, but "differentiation is good". However, lawyers speak of a "distinction without a difference" so we have to make sure that we're not doing that. And I don't think that's the case here.
We were talking about faculty motivation. Tangent: I don't view "motivation" as having connotations of a deficit, but some do.
Badges vs. Awards. In Eric's world...
Badging is a hot topic in academic technology:
http://www.techlearning.com/news/0002/theres-a-badge-for-that/63725
https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/technology-and-learning/value-problem-digital-badging
Jeff Sanders had a great blog post entitled "How Playing an iPhone Game Made Me More Productive" and in it he summarized the key points of the Bunchball article, "What Is Gamification?"
Even here, note that "Badges" are equivocated with "Awards" and I think there's a difference. The Bunchball summary is:
Badges: Evidence of accomplishments
An indicator of accomplishment or mastery of a skill is especially
meaningful within a community that understands its value. Often used to
identify skills and expertise within a group.
Again, while "mastery of a skill" is more "beneficial" to the community than merely commemorating an accomplishment, I think that we need to be clear that a "badge" means that you can and should act to improve your community with the skills you've acquired, and should be respected for those actions -- not merely for your accomplishments in the past.
Thoughts? Call 206-339-3742 and let me know what you think.