How Otago Polytechnic has converted a standard semester-length class into four micro-credentialed classes, which can be assessed for Mozilla Open Badges and course credit.
Microcredentialing for course credit at Otago Polytechnic
1.
2. OERu
Micro-course 1
The inspiring
challenge of
sustainable
development
OERu
Micro-course 2
Designing the
transition to a
living future
OERu
Micro-course 3
Strategic
planning for
success
OERu
Micro-course 4
Taking action
and choosing
priorities
‘A systems approach to
sustainable practice’
15 OP course credits
(~4 US credits)
=
+ + +
3. Up to four Mozilla Open Badges awarded
Assessed for fee
OERu
Micro-course 1
The inspiring
challenge of
sustainable
development
Assessed for fee
OERu
Micro-course 2
Designing the
transition to a
living future
Assessed for fee
OERu
Micro-course 3
Strategic
planning for
success
OERu
Micro-course 4
Taking action
and choosing
priorities
Assessed for fee
4. Assessed for fee
OERu
Micro-course 1
The inspiring
challenge of
sustainable
development
Assessed for fee
OERu
Micro-course 2
Designing the
transition to a
living future
Assessed for fee
OERu
Micro-course 3
Strategic
planning for
success
OERu
Micro-course 4
Taking action
and choosing
priorities
Assessed for fee
All four
badges
earned
15 OP course credits awarded for course
(~4 US credits)
5. One OERu
course taken
Student
wants
recognition of
learning
Share account
information for
Skype, Paypal,
Mozilla
Establish identity
(selfie with photo ID,
for now)
Portfolio assessed via
Skype conversation
(Verify ID first)
Pay assessment fee
and schedule
assessment time
Assessment
passed?
Mozilla badge
awarded
YES
NO
6. Student wants
credit towards a
qualification
Student has earned
all four badges
Student enrolled with
institution
Four badges
recognised and
credit awarded
