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From Badges to Trust: The Future of Learning and Unlocking Potential with Open Recognition


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In this interview, Dan McFadyen and Don Presant, President of Learning Agents discuss open recognition, evolving from digital badges to broader trust systems. Don highlights open recognition’s importance in validating learning, performance, and community involvement. He explains how it encapsulates stories in badges, unlocking opportunities in careers and learning. They delve into how Learning Agents assists organisations in deploying digital credentials, helping to overcome challenges by providing flexible recognition frameworks. The conversation also touches on the difficulty of assessing “durable skills” and the potential of platforms like SkillsAware to assist individuals in articulating their capabilities.

  • 00:01:10 - Why Open Recognition Matters in Today’s Learning Landscape
  • 00:07:21 - Connecting Evidence of Learning Outcomes to Real-World Value
  • 00:12:31 - Learning Agents’ Journey to Creating Trust and Transparency in Open Recognition
  • 00:18:14 - Global Collective Efforts in Building Skills Recognition Ecosystems
  •  00:27:10 - Recognition and Reconciliation: Learning from First Nations Perspectives
  • 00:33:48 - ePIC in Paris – Shaping the Future of Open Recognition
  • 00:40:24 - The Future of Open Recognition: AI Technology, Skills Literacy, and Lifelong Learning

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Credentials just got personal - Unleash the power of your skills data and personal credentials

Credentialate is the world’s first Credential Evidence Platform that helps discover and share evidence of workplace skills.

Find out more at: edalex.com/credentialate
Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edalex
Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjTzWgfUthHonR7Z5LatKGQ

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