Key factors:
- With out significant, verifiable studying happening, microcredentials maintain no worth or credibility
- Efficient skills-based evaluation, or simulation-based evaluation, is predicated on a powerful competency framework
- See associated article: Employer demand for microcredentials is on the rise
More and more, schools and employers are in search of methods that can permit them to undertake skills-based studying and evaluation, both as a part of microcredentialing or a company coaching and growth program.
On-line studying platforms reminiscent of Udemy, Udacity, and Coursera have expanded quickly by making micro-learning and coaching extra accessible and inexpensive for a large inhabitants. Nevertheless, as on-line studying has grow to be extra in style, some suppliers merely convert print coaching supplies on to digital and attempt to use the identical methods which are utilized in a conventional classroom inside the digital setting.
A simpler strategy is to make sure that these programs and assessments are constructed on sound pedagogical practices that actively assist learners really be taught the content material they’re alleged to be mastering. With out significant, verifiable studying happening, these microcredentials maintain no worth or credibility.
From studying targets to interactive simulations
For skills-based studying and evaluation to be efficient, they should work backwards from the educational targets to determine and map out an genuine expertise in a digital setting.
Jeff Fiske is the Vice President of Manufacturing for Muzzy Lane. He has a confirmed observe document of growing video games and simulations for each schooling and leisure functions. He will be reached at jeff@muzzylane.com or through LinkedIn.