Understanding digital badges in higher education through assessment

被引:26
作者
Abramovich, Samuel [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] SUNY Buffalo, Grad Sch Educ, Dept Instruct & Learning, Buffalo, NY 14228 USA
[2] SUNY Buffalo, Grad Sch Educ, Dept Instruct & Lib & Informat, Buffalo, NY 14228 USA
关键词
Higher education; Assessments; Digital badges;
D O I
10.1108/OTH-08-2015-0044
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to provide an argument why digital badges in higher education should be used as an assessment tool and not only as a credentialing mechanism. Design/methodology/approach - This paper unpacks the use of digital badges in videogames and explains how it aligns with quality assessment practices. Several research studies are provided as examples of this alignment. Findings - Because different people have different reactions to different badges, some people will likely be best served by badges that are designed to be assessments. Originality/value - The meta-analysis in this paper helps to shift current thinking on the use of digital badges in higher education away from a framework that only considers badges as credentials. Digital badges that are designed as assessments can be educative for learners who would otherwise not benefit from its use.
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页码:126 / 131
页数:6
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