“Recognition of contributions to the university”, and “MOOCS” were two examples of responses in
the Other category.
How are you planning to issue the Open Badges?
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Issuing Open Badges has complications. The longevity of a badge needs to be considered as the
criteria URL inside the metadata will point back to a URL at the issuing institution. The vast majority
of organisations are, or are considering, using their VLE to issue the badges. Both Moodle and
Blackboard have this functionality as standard within their latest core release, but respondents
questioned whether this was fit for purpose.
“Have awarded a couple via Achievements but wish there was more meta data available as ever Blackboard have delivered only 75% of the solution and attention has moved on.”
“Looking at Blackboard but not convinced by their solution. Will also look at thirdparty/local infrastructure”
If the course that awarded the Badge is deleted, or the VLE is changed to a different supplier, does
the badge URL remain in place? If there is no expiry date on the badge, how long is the institution
obliged to keep a criteria URL available?
“However, before technical deployment a lot of up front consideration needs to be made
including (but not limited to): the badge ecocycle, branding & design, badge value and
worth, staff & student training, expiration, hosting and display.”
Graeme Boxwell
Development Officer
Learning and Teaching Development Service
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