The Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC) at Seton Hall University is excited to unveil a revamped initiative designed to enhance learning recognition: the newly redesigned SHU Badges platform. This advanced badging and micro-credentialing system aims to spotlight student achievements that reach beyond the traditional academic transcript, aligning perfectly with the evolving educational landscape.
Digital badges present an innovative way for students, faculty, and staff to effectively capture, verify, and showcase a wide spectrum of skills and accomplishments. Each badge incorporates embedded metadata that delineates the issuing entity, specifies the criteria for earning it, and notes the date of completion. These verified credentials serve as a powerful addition to resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and digital portfolios, offering prospective employers and educational institutions a more comprehensive insight into an individual’s capabilities.
Dean Karen Van Norman articulated the enthusiasm surrounding this initiative, stating, “We are immensely grateful for the TLTC and the badging platform. Providing this to students who complete our THRIVE program is a significant enhancement for them and the program itself. The TLTC has made implementing this project incredibly seamless for us, and we plan to leverage it for future programs as well.”
Why Badging Matters
In today’s competitive marketplace, badges deliver a tangible, verifiable credential that signals to employers and educational institutions that a candidate has gone beyond basic coursework to demonstrate relevant, real-world skills. This additional layer of credibility is invaluable for Seton Hall graduates, helping them stand out in a crowded job market. Moreover, digital badging aligns with Seton Hall’s mission to cultivate servant leaders and lifelong learners by recognizing successes in various domains such as academics, leadership, community service, technology, and professional development.
Discover the New Features
The redesigned SHU Badges platform enhances usability for faculty, staff, and departments, allowing them to easily design and propose badges that embody Seton Hall’s mission while recognizing an extensive range of skills fostered on campus. While departments previously issued badges mainly to mark training completions or gamified activities, the new platform expands on this foundation, offering richer and more customizable opportunities for achievement acknowledgment.
Highlights of the SHU Badges Website
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Badges Catalog: A comprehensive collection of programs, events, and courses where digital badging recognizes various skills and achievements.
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Explore Guides: Simple instructions for claiming and sharing badges on platforms like LinkedIn.
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Request a Badge form: A platform for departments, programs, and organizations to create new badges tailored to their specific needs.
Who Can Participate
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Students have the opportunity to earn badges recognizing academic achievements, leadership roles, internships, and other extracurricular activities.
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Faculty and staff can obtain badges for professional development, research, technology training, and job-specific skills.
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Campus organizations, including student clubs and individual services such as career services, have the capability to design and award badges to their participants.
To explore more about this exciting initiative, visit the SHU Badges website, where you can begin your journey of recognition and achievement through digital badging.
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