Professional learning is changing rapidly as digital environments further expand knowledge exchange across time, distance, and devices. In this session we’ll explore microlearning, microcredentialing, and new digital learning designs and how advancements in these areas support professional growth, network development, and social learning. 2016 research in each of these areas will be shared that participants can use to benchmark and further evolve their organization’s digital professional learning plans.

1. 3 Emerging Strategies to
Advance Professional
Learning in Digital
Environments
Veronica Diaz, PhD
Director, Online Programs, EDUCAUSE
Associate Director, EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative

2. Today’s Agenda
•Microlearning
•Microcredentialing
•Virtual learning designs
•Discussion and interaction
pollev.com/learn2016

3. pollev.com/learn2016
How do your members like
to learn?

4. EDUCAUSE
EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit
association whose mission is to
advance higher education
through the use of information
technology
http://www.educause.edu/

5. Online Events Attendance
% Overall
Satisfaction
Courses 320 89%
E-Live Webinars (1 hour) 1998 100%
ELI Webinars (1 hour) 830 99%
Focus Session (2-day event) 118 77%
Security Summit (1 afternoon) 230 98%
Security Virtual Conference (2 days) 114 96%
Alternative Credentials Summit 168 100%
Total Attendance and Average Satisfaction 3778 94%

6. Microlearning

7. pollev.com/learn2016
Describe your
microlearning activity at
this time

8. Microlearning
• Delivered in 5 minutes or less
• Asynchronous, usually video or interactive
• Usually not live, delivered on demand
• Best used as a series
• Is sharable with social media
• Needs to fit member professional development
needs

9. Microlearning
• Enable access from anywhere
• Production quality matters
• Participants could be asked to submit evidence then could
receive a badge
• Can it be sponsored? How does it generate revenue; could
be an add on to other online content
• Can award credit for those that complete microlearning
series; part of a learning sequence
A microlearning example on microlearning (5m:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0SHf9yuWZ8)

10. Microlearning in Action
https://www.ohiocpa.com/cpe/self-study-opportunities

11. Microlearning in Action

12. pollev.com/learn2016
In 5 words or less, describe
at least 1 application for
microlearning

13. Questions

14. Microcredentialing

15. https://library.educause.edu/topics/teaching-and-learning/credentialing
Teacher Education Example

16. pollev.com/learn2016
Describe your
microcredentialing (digital
badging) activity at this
time

17. Badging for
Learning and Development
• Public and progressive digital transcript
• Evidence for a lifelong learning cycle
• Formal higher education work (courses, degree
programs)
• Informal higher education work (extra-curricular
work, practicums, internships, service learning)
• Competencies and skills (modular, CBE education)
• Subject matter expertise (via HED or post formal
education via employers, associations, etc.)

18. The Badging Value Proposition
• Signals for YOURSELF
– New knowledge and competencies
– Developing and supporting your brand
– Wayfinding, making the learning or career path visible
• Signals for OTHERS
– Other learning communities
– Current employer
– Future employers
– Colleagues and staff

19. • Community Service
• Communications
• Leadership Development and Leadership
Awards
EDUCAUSE Badge Constellation

20. Subject Matter Expertise
Development

21. Mastery/Cumulative Badges

22. User Profile
Badges Earned
& Publicly
Displayed

23. Description
Criteria
Evidence
Graphic
& Title
Issuer

24. LinkedIn Profile

26. pollev.com/learn2016
In 5 words or less, describe
at least 1 application for
microcredentialing

27. Questions

28. What’s New in
Virtual Learning

29. Virtual Learning Design Trends
• Short, focused events
• 1-3 days, a few hours each day
• 1-3 specific audiences
• High rate of participation/engagement
• Purpose for bringing audiences together
• Local, team-based learning
• Microlearning and microcredentialing

30. Diverse Programming and Input

32. Agile and Engaging Programming
• Standard event design
• Clear alignment with audiences = lightweight
marketing
• Diverse sourcing strategy: 1/3 internal SMEs, 1/3
light CFPs, 1/3 crowdsourced
• All online and standalone
• Live programming
• Local team-based learning approach

33. pollev.com/learn2016
What other ideas do you
have for agile virtual
professional development?

34. Questions

35. Resources
Developing a Higher Education Badging Initiative
• http://www.educause.edu/library/resources/developing-higher-education-badging-initiative
The Potential and Value of Using Digital Badges for Adult Learners
• https://lincs.ed.gov/publications/pdf/AIR_Digital_Badge_Report_508.pdf
7 Things You Should Know About Badging for Professional Development
• http://www.educause.edu/library/resources/7-things-you-should-know-about-badging-
professional-development
10 Lessons Learned in Launching and Award Winning Digital Badging Program
• http://nextgenlearning.org/blog/10-lessons-learned-award-winning-digital-badging-program
EDUCAUSE Badging Program
• http://www.educause.edu/badging
Microcredentials and Badging Constituent Group
• http://www.educause.edu/discuss/information-technology-management-and-
leadership/microcredentials-and-badges-constituent-group
EDUCAUSE Badging Resource Library
• http://www.educause.edu/library/badges

36. Veronica Diaz, PhD
Director, EDUCAUSE Online Programs
Associate Director, EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative
EDUCAUSE
@drvdiaz
vdiaz@educause.edu
http://www.educause.edu/eli