Creating a career portfolio and acquiring digital badges ensures students can show off their achievement in the real-world.
Creating opportunities for students to create portfolios can empower students, increase their motivation and engagement in the coursework, and also better prepare them for employability.
the importance of a career portfolio
Problem-based learning and inquiry learning structures give students freedom to learn and make their own learning decisions. This can be enhanced by authentically giving context to the problem in the local community.
I like the idea of career portfolios because they are versatile and can be molded to fit different job applications. I agree that it also increases confidence in students once they look back at all they have accomplished.
The value of badges was highlighted in the material covered in this section. Badges show employers a range of candidate’s experience and skills. Badges can help employers determine the best fit of potential employees.
The value in badges as students work towards their degree; badges show experience.
The value of a portfolio.
Celebrating the successes of students and rewarding them with digital badges which would assist them in building an interesting portfolio .
I feel that having students work toward their goals in the classroom through mastery of the content is an awarding experience that can help build confidence within the students.
Students need to be involved in real-world and relevant learning models. Allow students to work together to brainstorm, strategize, act, and evaluate.
During this module, I have learned that it is essential for students to take responsibility for their learning. This teaches them time management and good decision-making skills. These skills will be essential in their future careers. I plan on using this information during my project base learning assignments. If a student solves a real-world problem, they are more dedicated to their learning and more empowered.
Allowing students to organize and partake in a community event can allow them to build confidence in their skills while giving back to others
Celebrating success is so important.
To celebrate and encourage their successes, as well as promoting autonomy in the class setting and relating the content back to real life
I loved diving into career portfolios vs resumes and the shift in building a digital live document that portrays who you are. Also the evolution of badges was something different to think about. I definitely remember the hard work and pride that went into Girl Scout badges when I was a kid. There individual meaning, getting one passed off, being given the physical badge and then having it sewn on to "show off". I would love to find ways to incorporate digital badges. To be honest I love when I earn my fitness badges so the concept is still very alive.
Career badges are like initials behind a person’s name
Badges are a wonderful way for students to work toward knowledge and mastery of a subject, and not simply a letter grade, which could be ambiguous.
Student empowerment can have a transformative impact on the learning experience, both for individual students and for the classroom as a whole. When students are given opportunities to take ownership of their learning, to make decisions about their learning process, and to engage with the course material in meaningful ways, they are more likely to feel invested, motivated, and successful in their academic pursuits. As an educator, it is important to foster a culture of empowerment in the classroom, one that values student input, feedback, and collaboration, and that encourages students to take an active role in their own learning. By doing so, we can help students develop critical thinking skills, build self-confidence, and become lifelong learners who are equipped to succeed in their academic and professional pursuits.
Portfolios and badges are both great ways to showcase student success and even secure employment.
