The presentation introduces the concept of Open Educational Credentials as the third pillar to accomany Open Educational Resources and Practices.
It also introduces ongoing initiatives that can be used to implement the concept.
Quality Assurance Digital Education: Lessons from the Maltese ExperienceAnthony Fisher Camilleri
As in other sectors, digital education is rapidly deconstructing concepts which lie at the core of established educational systems and which form the bedrock of our quality assurance systems. In a digital world, how do we define a Higher Education Institution, how do we define a credential or even, how do we define a course? How do concepts such as formal and non-formal learning stand up to scrutiny? How do we establish jurisdiction for purposes of accreditation? Assuming we can define these concepts adequately, are current system of quality assurance fit for purpose? Is quality assurance merely a protective tool, or can it be used to stimulate and mainstream digital education?
The presentation will address all these questions from the perspective of a small EU member state and member of the EHEA, using the under-development Maltese digital accreditation system as a case study.
The presentation gives a brief introduction to blockchain technology, and explores possible applications for the technology to the Validation of Non-Formal and Informal Learning within the European Union.
Delivered with Alex Grech at the European Validation Festival in Brusels on 15-16 June 2018
The presentation gives an overview of how micro-credentials are essential tools towards promoting open education. It looks at initiatives to improve uptake of open education including MicroHE, OEPASS, ECCOE and Europass
A summary of the work of the MicroHE Project, which has examined applications of MicroCredentials to Higher Education. The presentation examines the definition of the term, and looks in detail into policy implications of this definition.
Quality Assurance Digital Education: Lessons from the Maltese ExperienceAnthony Fisher Camilleri
As in other sectors, digital education is rapidly deconstructing concepts which lie at the core of established educational systems and which form the bedrock of our quality assurance systems. In a digital world, how do we define a Higher Education Institution, how do we define a credential or even, how do we define a course? How do concepts such as formal and non-formal learning stand up to scrutiny? How do we establish jurisdiction for purposes of accreditation? Assuming we can define these concepts adequately, are current system of quality assurance fit for purpose? Is quality assurance merely a protective tool, or can it be used to stimulate and mainstream digital education?
The presentation will address all these questions from the perspective of a small EU member state and member of the EHEA, using the under-development Maltese digital accreditation system as a case study.
The presentation gives a brief introduction to blockchain technology, and explores possible applications for the technology to the Validation of Non-Formal and Informal Learning within the European Union.
Delivered with Alex Grech at the European Validation Festival in Brusels on 15-16 June 2018
The presentation gives an overview of how micro-credentials are essential tools towards promoting open education. It looks at initiatives to improve uptake of open education including MicroHE, OEPASS, ECCOE and Europass
A summary of the work of the MicroHE Project, which has examined applications of MicroCredentials to Higher Education. The presentation examines the definition of the term, and looks in detail into policy implications of this definition.
The presentation gives a broad overview of the role of micro-credentials in improving the responsiveness of education to change, and of enabling personal learning pathways, especially in times of crisis.
It also takes a look at important areas of development to enable interoperability of credentials in Europe, as well as barriers to implementation.
Presentation by Dénes Zarka (Director at BME-MTI) at the MicroHE Expert Panel Workshop, 10 June 2020
More info: https://www.eden-online.org/microhe-expert-panel-workshop/
International Quality Assurance to support High Quality Micro-CredentialsAnthony Fisher Camilleri
The presentation discusses the challenges to quality assurance of micro-credentials, focusing especially on actions institutions can take to enhance recognition and usability of the concepts
An adaptation of Anthony Camilleri's presentation, delivered in the frame of this year's European Distance Learning Week on 6 November 2018. The recording of the webinar is available from http://www.eden-online.org/eden_conference/edlw-2018/. https://www.slideshare.net/anthonycamilleri/open-credentials-for-open-education-moving-the-needle-forward
Presentation by Ferenc Tátrai PhD – EDEN European Distance and e-Learning Network, at the MicroHE Expert Panel Workshop, 10 June 2020
More info: https://www.eden-online.org/microhe-expert-panel-workshop/
Blockchain and Cloud Forum 2018 - Application of Distributed Ledger Technolog...Hristian Daskalov
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Discussion of the key concepts which need to be considered when accrediting digital education, based on the research done by the Maltese Government while designing its system.
Presented at the Maltese EU Presidency Conference on "The State of Digital Education" in Attard, Malta on 19th January 2017.
Micro-credentialing Workshop: A view from the Australian higher education sectorCharles Darwin University
The Australian sector is now starting to see a few good examples of micro-credentialing in action. When done well this is a really complex thing and not something that should be undertaken lightly, or to be seen as a quick win by institutions. There are issues of alignment, design, validity, portability, transparency, authenticity and many more that need to be considered in developing an institutional approach to this. This involves many systems working/talking together across the institution (not the least of which is the LMS), and potentially the introduction of newer/contemporary ways of thinking about learning and teaching.
This workshop will initially summarise some of the current practice being seen in the sector and share some emerging models. Not only will participants develop a greater awareness of the current trends, but more importantly, they will develop for themselves, and potentially for their institution, a suite of models/options that could be applied in their own unique context.
Presented at the Blackboard Learning and Teaching Conference in Brisbane Australia, August 2018
A Rapporteur's Summary and opinion of the State of Digital Education, based on the proceedings of the conference of the same name held in Attard, Malta on 19th-20th January 2017.
Implementing QA in Complex Organisations: Applications of Theory to Education...Anthony Fisher Camilleri
A description of how Kaizen Quality Philosophy, and Issue-Management techniques from the software industry can be used to enhance internal quality assurance within Higher Education Institutions.
Delivered at the CROQANET Workshop in Zagreb on 20th December 2018
Presentation of David Evans, Vlad Mihaescu, Andrei Jecza
, Diana Andone, Antonella Poce, Mairéad Nic Giolla Mhichíl. Chiara Zuanni, Hendrik Knoche for EDEN's NAP webinar on 'Designing Online Courses for Digital Skills and Competences for the Creative Industries – DigiCulture' - 27 April 2020, 17:00 CEST
More info:
https://www.eden-online.org/designing-online-courses-for-digital-skills-and-competences-for-the-creative-industries-digiculture/
Presentation by Ildiko Mazar, Research & Development Associate, Knowledge Innovation Centre at the 2018 European Distance Learning Week's second day webinar on "Line Between Non-formal and Formal Education – Recognition and Credentialing of Learning " - 6 November 2018
Recording of the discussion is available: https://eden-online.adobeconnect.com/pnfwkquboctj/
OEWeek 2019 - Open Credentials for Open EducationIldiko Mazar
In the frame of the #OEWeek 2019 we devoted a 60 minute webinar to introduce and discuss the developments and latest achievements of 2 of its Erasmus+ co-funded projects, namely OEPass and MicroHE, focusing particularly on the Learning Passport (https://oepass.eu/outputs/learningpassport/) and the Credentials Clearinghouse (under construction). The full recording of the webinar is available at https://gofile.me/6AA3s/QiwqiBXDY
The presentation gives a broad overview of the role of micro-credentials in improving the responsiveness of education to change, and of enabling personal learning pathways, especially in times of crisis.
It also takes a look at important areas of development to enable interoperability of credentials in Europe, as well as barriers to implementation.
Presentation by Dénes Zarka (Director at BME-MTI) at the MicroHE Expert Panel Workshop, 10 June 2020
More info: https://www.eden-online.org/microhe-expert-panel-workshop/
International Quality Assurance to support High Quality Micro-CredentialsAnthony Fisher Camilleri
The presentation discusses the challenges to quality assurance of micro-credentials, focusing especially on actions institutions can take to enhance recognition and usability of the concepts
An adaptation of Anthony Camilleri's presentation, delivered in the frame of this year's European Distance Learning Week on 6 November 2018. The recording of the webinar is available from http://www.eden-online.org/eden_conference/edlw-2018/. https://www.slideshare.net/anthonycamilleri/open-credentials-for-open-education-moving-the-needle-forward
Presentation by Ferenc Tátrai PhD – EDEN European Distance and e-Learning Network, at the MicroHE Expert Panel Workshop, 10 June 2020
More info: https://www.eden-online.org/microhe-expert-panel-workshop/
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Discussion of the key concepts which need to be considered when accrediting digital education, based on the research done by the Maltese Government while designing its system.
Presented at the Maltese EU Presidency Conference on "The State of Digital Education" in Attard, Malta on 19th January 2017.
Micro-credentialing Workshop: A view from the Australian higher education sectorCharles Darwin University
The Australian sector is now starting to see a few good examples of micro-credentialing in action. When done well this is a really complex thing and not something that should be undertaken lightly, or to be seen as a quick win by institutions. There are issues of alignment, design, validity, portability, transparency, authenticity and many more that need to be considered in developing an institutional approach to this. This involves many systems working/talking together across the institution (not the least of which is the LMS), and potentially the introduction of newer/contemporary ways of thinking about learning and teaching.
This workshop will initially summarise some of the current practice being seen in the sector and share some emerging models. Not only will participants develop a greater awareness of the current trends, but more importantly, they will develop for themselves, and potentially for their institution, a suite of models/options that could be applied in their own unique context.
Presented at the Blackboard Learning and Teaching Conference in Brisbane Australia, August 2018
A Rapporteur's Summary and opinion of the State of Digital Education, based on the proceedings of the conference of the same name held in Attard, Malta on 19th-20th January 2017.
Implementing QA in Complex Organisations: Applications of Theory to Education...Anthony Fisher Camilleri
A description of how Kaizen Quality Philosophy, and Issue-Management techniques from the software industry can be used to enhance internal quality assurance within Higher Education Institutions.
Delivered at the CROQANET Workshop in Zagreb on 20th December 2018
Presentation of David Evans, Vlad Mihaescu, Andrei Jecza
, Diana Andone, Antonella Poce, Mairéad Nic Giolla Mhichíl. Chiara Zuanni, Hendrik Knoche for EDEN's NAP webinar on 'Designing Online Courses for Digital Skills and Competences for the Creative Industries – DigiCulture' - 27 April 2020, 17:00 CEST
More info:
https://www.eden-online.org/designing-online-courses-for-digital-skills-and-competences-for-the-creative-industries-digiculture/
Presentation by Ildiko Mazar, Research & Development Associate, Knowledge Innovation Centre at the 2018 European Distance Learning Week's second day webinar on "Line Between Non-formal and Formal Education – Recognition and Credentialing of Learning " - 6 November 2018
Recording of the discussion is available: https://eden-online.adobeconnect.com/pnfwkquboctj/
OEWeek 2019 - Open Credentials for Open EducationIldiko Mazar
In the frame of the #OEWeek 2019 we devoted a 60 minute webinar to introduce and discuss the developments and latest achievements of 2 of its Erasmus+ co-funded projects, namely OEPass and MicroHE, focusing particularly on the Learning Passport (https://oepass.eu/outputs/learningpassport/) and the Credentials Clearinghouse (under construction). The full recording of the webinar is available at https://gofile.me/6AA3s/QiwqiBXDY
MADLaT 2016 Open Badges - Making Learning Visible Don Presant
Open Badges are gaining acceptance as eCredentials by educators, professional bodies and employers around the world because they enable better ways to map, recognize and share learning, including informal learning. Quality Open Badges are trustable tokens of skills and achievements that can be shared in e-portfolios, talent pipelines and social media. Open Badges are modular and “stackable”: they can be linked together into flexible development pathways and can support Competency Based Education and learning transfer.
This fast-paced presentation lores global practices in Open Badge systems using living examples and case studies, inside and outside formal education.
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Open source compliance in 2018 is moving a a rapid pace, building on the contributions and volunteer activities of previous years. This talk outlined progress in the OpenChain Project as an illustrative example of broader momentum in the field.
The OEPass Learning Passport as a way to facilitate recognition of open crede...Ildiko Mazar
This presentation was delivered in the frame of the XVIII Seminar TIC-ETL Open Learning Recognition on 29 November 2019 at the UNED premises in Madrid, Spain. Find more information about the OEPass project and the Learning Passport please visit https://oepass.eu/outputs/learningpassport/.
Strategic brief published by Adobe. What is digital literacy and how is it useful within the higher education landscape? What should students learn and how are schools preparing them for the 21st century.
Cornerstone has been spending a lot of time gazing into our crystal ball and thinking about the future. More specifically, how organisations like yours can navigate the future and prepare for the emerging Skills Economy. The way we see it, we are at a critical juncture where the world is experiencing a major shift in the way everyone works and learns.
The most successful companies continually reinvent themselves during these times of disruption. And continually developing their talent is the differentiator. No matter what sector or industry, increasing employee's knowledge, skills, and abilities in this continually changing environment is fundamental in futureproofing success.
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A one day design lab to reinvent how we recognize skills across sectors in Ontario. Hosted by eCampusOntario and CanCred.ca.
Presentation by Don Presant, President, Learning Agents/CanCred.ca
Agenda, Open Badges 101, Examples from Elsewhere: Workforce & Open Recognition Ecosystems
The presentation examines current inefficiencies in educational systems, and how new technologies, in particular blockchain might be used to address some of these issues.
The presentation gives a general introduction to blockchain technology, examines currently deployed uses in education, considers future scenarios for development, as well as gives recommendations to European policymakers on how to support blockchain initiatives in education.
Delivered by Anthony F. Camilleri & Alex Grech for an internal seminar at the European Commission in Brussels on 08.02.2018
Standardising Management Systems for Educational Organizations – implications...Anthony Fisher Camilleri
The presentation contains an overview of the upcoming ISO 21001 standard, which will be published in early 2018 as a Management System Standard for Educational Organizations. It shows how ISO 21001 overcomes some of the chief criticisms and limitations of applying ISO 9001 to the field of education, and discusses the principles on which the standard is based. Additionally, it briefly presents the structure of the standard, and discusses how it may be used in conjunction with the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the EHEA to fit within an international framework of standards applicable to education.
ISO 21001 is an upcoming new standard for Educational Organization Management Systems. This presentation gives a brief overview of ISO and how it works, Management Systems in general, the specifics of the ISO 21001 standard, how it differs from ISO 9001, and how certification works.
Challenges Facing Professional Higher Education in Central and South-Eastern ...Anthony Fisher Camilleri
Summary of the report by the same name, available at https://procsee.eu/outputs/pcs/.
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Collaboration around HVET & PHE in Europe: Initial Findings from ResearchAnthony Fisher Camilleri
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Presented at the Beehives expert roundtable in Brussels, Belgium
Presentation on how students and student representatives can affect the Quality Assurance Processes, at each stage of Quality Assurance, from determining requirements, to internal quality assurance to external quality assurance.
Delivered at the QA Peer Learning Stakeholders Workshop organised by the National Centre for Professional Education Quality Assurance Foundation (ANQA) in Yerevan, Armenia on 25-01-2017.
In response to an increased demand from education providers, including offshore educational providers, the Maltese Government has decided to examine the design of a national accreditation system for e-learning in Higher Education, with particular emphasis on non-traditional forms of education such as MOOCs. This presentation describes the first two steps of a design thinking approach, to consider the challenges and opportunities which are informing the thinking of policy-makers, and examines the scenarios which may arise out of each one, with the aim of providing a basis for future ideation, prototyping and testing of an accreditation system.
Delivered at the EDEN Annual Conference in Budapest, 17th June 2016
In three parts the presentation considers:
What challenges are there in assessing the new European Standard and Guideline for Quality Assurance in Higher Education on Student Centred Learning?
What indicators an be used to measured Student Centred Learning in Higher Education Institutions?
What does an increased focus on student-centred learning mean for the Higher Education sector more generally?
Presented at the PASCL Final Conference in Brussels on 27/05/2016
Working on the Relationship: Quality Assurance as a Tool for Improving Labour...Anthony Fisher Camilleri
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Delivered at the SPACE Annual Conference in Ghent, on 20.04.2016.
Supporting students to become active and engaged citizens
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The presentation gives an overview of the ECBCheck Initiative for quality of e-learning programmes consisting of a community of practice, a self-assessment tool and a certification label.
The presentation gives an overview of the stakeholder engagement on professional/higher vocational education at the three levels of practice, system and standards. It pays particular attention to capacity building of engagement capacities in the Slovenian context.
Delivered at the 5. letna konferenca 'Kakovost v višjih strokovnih šolah‘
25/11/2015 - Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Conclusions of the PHExcel (Professional Higher Education Excellence Seminar)Anthony Fisher Camilleri
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The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
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3. CLOSED
no knowledge what
is inside
can only be used
how gatekeeper
intended
no public benefit
4. Education is a PublicGood
This means
OpenAccess to EducationalOpportunities
Use of Open Educational Resources
Empowerement of Students through Open
Educational Practices
8. Shards of the
Problem
Limited Access to Underlying Information
Credentials are still not digital
Lack of (Technical) Standards for Credential Information
Closed Standards for Security &Verification
NoAggregation of Credential Data
11. The average
employer will
not research
your
credentials
If it costs an employer more to
verify a credential then to test
the skills, the credential is
effectively worthless.
Source: Career Arc
16. Closed
Credentials
expensive
hard to use and share
hinder Open Education by failing to evidence
flexible learning pathways in a transparent manner
exclude the people who need them most
can be abused by networks of intermediaries
do not inform policy
19. EUStandards
for
Qualifications
European Qualifications Framework: gives an
indication as to the level of various qualifications
European Diploma Supplement: provides a
standardised template to give additional
information about a degree
European CreditTransfer System: allows for
individual learning units to be described in terms
of knowledge, skills, responsibility and
autonomy
European Skill, Competences, Qualifications
and Occupations database provides a standard
terminology
Not for non-formal
education or
microcredentials
Only for degrees.
Only for Higher Education
- not included fully in
qualification
Not used by all the tools
above
26. Elements of a
System for
Open
Educational
Credentials
User-Held
Credentials
Open
Standards
OpenTech
Stack
Independent
Verification
Open
Aggregation
28. TwoOngoing
Initiatives
Our little big challenge….
Create a digital standard format
for documenting open education
credentials based on ECTS
oepass.eu
29. TwoOngoing
Initiatives
Our little big challenge….
Create a model blockchain
infrastructure for storing and
automatically verifying credentials
microcredentials.eu
31. Tips for
Practitioners
• Use learning outcomes in
certificates
• Use secure certificates
• Stay away from proprietary
certificate software
stay tuned
for more developments…
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