The Open University ’ s repository of research publications and other research outputs A speculation on the possible use of badges for learning

The Open University ’ s repository of research publications and other research outputs A speculation on the possible use of badges for learning at the UK

There has recently been a flurry of interest in supporting the idea of using ‘badges’ to recognise learning, particularly due to the Mozilla Open Badges project (http://openbadges.org/) and the funding channelled through the 2012 Digital Medial and Learning Competition (http://www.dmlcompetition.net/). Badges offer the potential of rewarding informal learning and reaching non-traditional learne...

The Open University ’ s repository of research publications and other research outputs A speculation on the possible use of badges for

There has recently been a flurry of interest in supporting the idea of using ‘badges’ to recognise learning, particularly due to the Mozilla Open Badges project (http://openbadges.org/) and the funding channelled through the 2012 Digital Medial and Learning Competition (http://www.dmlcompetition.net/). Badges offer the potential of rewarding informal learning and reaching non-traditional learne...

A Speculation on the Possible Use of Badges for Learning at the Uk Open University Conference Item a Speculation on the Possible Use of Badges for Learning at the Uk Open University

There has recently been a flurry of interest in supporting the idea of using ‘badges’ to recognise learning, particularly due to the Mozilla Open Badges project (http://openbadges.org/) and the funding channelled through the 2012 Digital Medial and Learning Competition (http://www.dmlcompetition.net/). Badges offer the potential of rewarding informal learning and reaching non-traditional learne...

The Open University ’ s repository of research publications and other research outputs Learning the language of school history : the role of linguistics in mapping the writing demands of the sec - ondary school curriculum

The Open University's repository of research publications and other research outputs Learning the language of school history: the role of linguistics in mapping the writing demands of the secondary school curriculum Journal Article How to cite: Coffin, Caroline (2006). Learning the language of school history: the role of linguistics in mapping the writing demands of the secondary school curricu...

The Open University ’ s repository of research publications and other research outputs Developing creative learning through possibility