Adapt an existing micro-credential for a new context through translation, local assessor training, professional development, and coaching¶

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Description¶

Digital Promise adapted an existing micro-credential for Haitian educators in five steps: identify an aligned Digital Promise-issued micro-credential, "Translating to French & Haitian Creole", training a local team of assessors, conducting professional development to build educators' competencies, and providing coaching to support educators in refining competencies and submitting evidence. Programmatic costs include translation, assessor training, submission fee vouchers, and professional development and coaching.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• An existing micro-credential aligned to the program's competencies
• A trained local assessor team
• Budget for translation, assessor training, submission fee vouchers, and coaching

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• in-service educators in low-resource international contexts

Target Learning Goals¶

• classroom management competencies in tech-rich environments

Related Strategies¶

• Use Five Key Questions to stress-test proposed micro-credential competencies before drafting

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Rita Fennelly-Atkinson and April Williamson (Digital Promise). (2023). Certifying Competencies and Skills with Micro-credentials in a Global Context. Digital Promise presentation. https://digitalpromise.org/microcredentials