The six phases in this roadmap support effective micro-credential implementation, which can be thought of as a cycle:
I. A Primer on Micro-credentials and Competency-Based Professional Learning
Description: This document provides an introduction to Digital Promise’s micro-credentials and explains how they can strengthen competency-based professional learning systems.
Recommended Use: This resource can serve as an initial “level-set” for staff to learn about micro-credentials and the larger field of competency-based professional learning.
Resource Type: Primer
II. Micro-credentials Introductory Infographic Video
Description
: This video describes the concept of micro-credentials, the process required to earn one, and the ways educators can use micro-credentials.
Recommended Use: This resource can be used to visually familiarize staff with the basic idea of micro-credentials. Some districts may decide to integrate this video into onboarding materials for educators.
Resource Type: YouTube File
III. Making Professional Learning Count
Description
: This report highlights the importance of effective professional development for educators and summarizes teachers’ attitudes toward competency-based professional learning.
Recommended Use: This resource can be used to introduce district staff to the concept of competency-based professional learning and to begin thinking of how their current PD structures compare to trends from the field.
Resource Type: Report
IV. Micro-credentials: Igniting Impact in the Ecosystem
Resource Description
: This collection of case studies from current micro-credential partners identifies the ways micro-credentials can be used to address various challenges.
Recommended Use: This resource provides on-the-ground perspectives from states, districts, and issuers on micro-credential implementation. These case studies can help districts probe their own PD landscape to prepare for micro-credential implementation.
Resource Type: Report
I. Professional Learning Strategic Goal Setting Quickstart
Resource Description: This resource outlines some of the questions districts should consider when they begin their micro-credential implementations.
Recommended Use: This resource can be used to isolate a vision and identify associated goals around micro-credential implementation.
Resource Type: Questionnaire
II. Educator Professional Learning Temperature Survey
Resource Description:
This sample questionnaire asks educators to describe their professional learning experiences, both district-provided and otherwise.
Recommended Use: This resource can be used to gauge the effectiveness of previous professional learning strategies.
Resource Type: Questionnaire/Survey
III. Digital Promise Micro-credential Implementation Plan
Resource Description:
This template guides the creation of a step-by-step plan for micro-credential implementation.Recommended Use: Districts can use this resource to identify the necessary outcomes, metrics, and steps to move their professional learning strategy around micro-credentials from conception to execution.
Resource Type: Template
IV. Micro-credentials for Impact: Holding Professional Learning to High Standards
Resource Description:
This report explores the many areas districts must consider, from data to leadership, to ensure micro-credentials enable powerful educator professional learning.
Recommended Use: Districts can use this report to strategize on their focus areas for micro-credential implementation.
Resource Type: Report
V. Developing a System of Micro-credentials: Supporting Deeper Learning in the Classroom
Resource Description:
This report describes the development of the Deeper Learning micro-credentials to show how they support academic and socio-emotional student growth.
Recommended Use: Districts can use this report to support planning of specific micro-credential catalogues aligned to academic and social priorities for students.
Resource Type: Report
I. Micro-credentials: Spurring Educator Engagement
Resource Description: This report highlights several strategies for recognizing or incentivizing micro-credentials that are currently in implementation.
Recommended Use: This report can be used as a starting point for districts to plan micro-credential recognition structures for their educators.
Resource Type: Report
II. Preparing for Micro-credential Implementation Best Practices
Resource Description:
This guide shares recommendations gathered from district and state leaders who have led highly-engaged micro-credential pilots.
Recommended Use: These best practices can be used to answer potential questions related to starting a micro-credential pilot and shape its strategic direction.
Resource Type: Guide
III. Educator Professional Learning Journey Infographic
Resource Description:
This infographic describes how micro-credentials can support an educator’s professional growth throughout their career.
Recommended Use: This graphic can be included in introductory content that is shared with educators to orient them to the concept and process around micro-credentials.
Resource Type: Infographic
I. Digital Promise Micro-credential Platform Walkthrough
Resource Description: This guide walks educators through the technical stages of earning a micro-credential.
Recommended Use: During educator onboarding, this resource can be used to assist educators as they navigate the technical aspects of earning a micro-credential.
Resource Type: Guide
II. Steps to Earning a Micro-credential Infographic
Resource Description:
This infographic describes the four steps to earn a micro-credential.
Recommended Use: Districts can include this graphic in educator micro-credential onboarding and/or posted around schools and teacher lounges to encourage micro-credential submission.
Resource Type: Infographic
III. Pre-pilot Teacher Survey
Coordinate with the educator micro-credentials team at microcredentials@digitalpromise.org to discuss the process for accessing this resource.
I. Leveraging Social Media for Educator Engagement and Growth
Resource Description: This guide highlights how a variety of social media tools can be used to strengthen the experiences of educators during the pilot.
Recommended Use: This guide can support districts design a social media strategy that will support educators throughout the pilot.
Resource Type: Guide
Post-pilot Teacher Survey
Coordinate with the educator micro-credentials team at microcredentials@digitalpromise.org to discuss the process for accessing this resource.
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