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title: "Micro-credentials Galore"
date: 2017-04-28
url: https://learningischange.com/2017/04/28/micro-credentials-galore/
author: Ben Wilkoff
categories: ["Newsletter Archive"]
tags: []
---

# Micro-credentials Galore

[![Image not available](https://i0.wp.com/digitalpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/deeperlearningblog-1.jpeg?fit=1225%2C80)](http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/02/15/can-micro-credentials-create-meaningful-professional-development-for-teachers/)

[Can Micro-credentials Create More Meaningful Professional Development For Teachers?](http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/02/15/can-micro-credentials-create-meaningful-professional-development-for-teachers/)

> I feel like listening to educators is probably a good way to go: ‘I don’t consider it extra work because you’re picking what you want to learn about and you’re getting to use it right away with the kids.’ – Megan Sayas, third-grade teacher

[Structuring Customized Teacher PD Programs with Badges](http://blog.badgelist.com/post/159616971145/structuring-customized-teacher-pd-programs-with)

> The Turner Unified School District has done some amazing work to create a PD Gallery that is organized by the micro-credentials you can earn for upgrading skills and improving your practice. It is such a lovely concrete example for more personalized PD.

[The Future of Educator Micro-credentials](http://digitalpromise.org/event/the-future-of-educator-micro-credentials/)

> We’ve been planning for educator micro-credentials throughout the 16-17 school year, but we are not alone. Here is the latest thinking, research, and advocacy for schools and districts who want to value their educators through badging.