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KnowledgeWorks, 2015
The four scenarios presented in this paper represent future images of credentials — defined as “a specific qualification issued by an authoritative third party to signify that a person has achieved a particular transferrable skill set or accomplishment” — based on current trends. Each scenario reflects different drivers of change and a different set of fundamental assumptions about how changes affecting credentials might play out across the K-12, post-secondary, and employment sectors.
Digital Promise, 2015
Digital Promise explores deeper learning and identifies specific skills students must master to succeed in college and careers. The report outlines the six key categories of skills for deeper learning: Master academic content; think critically and solve complex problems; work collaboratively; communicate effectively; learn how to learn; and develop academic mindsets. Additionally, the report showcases 40 educator microcredentials Digital Promise designed to recognize educators who have developed the competencies necessary to support deeper learning in their classrooms.
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