Abstract
Open Badges as a method for assessment and recognition of learning originates from the context of informal learning. Thus, it cannot be introduced into formal higher education without reconsidering the existing assessment processes. This paper presents experiences from three years of using Open Badges in a master level course. In each iteration, the badge system was revised based on learners’ feedback. Special attention was given to supporting learners with different learning styles. To summarize our findings, this paper proposes a set of design patterns for developing badge systems in higher education. While the learning styles proved to be useful as generic design guidelines for separating two alternative learning pathways for the course, more research is needed on advanced learning-style-based learning pathways.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Advances in Web-Based Learning – ICWL 2016 |
Subtitle of host publication | 15th International Conference, Rome, Italy, October 26–29, 2016, Proceedings |
Editors | Dickson K.W. Chiu, Ivana Marenzi, Umberto Nanni, Marc Spaniol, Marco Temperini |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 40-49 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Volume | 10013 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-319-47440-3 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-319-47439-7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2016 |
MoE publication type | A4 Conference publication |
Event | International Conference on Web-based Learning - Rome, Italy Duration: 26 Oct 2016 → 29 Oct 2016 Conference number: 15 |
Publication series
Name | Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) |
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Conference
Conference | International Conference on Web-based Learning |
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Abbreviated title | ICWL |
Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Rome |
Period | 26/10/2016 → 29/10/2016 |
Keywords
- Open Badges
- Assessment
- Higher education