The credentials can be earned online in a matter of weeks and may lead to higher salaries, but not always.
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COVID-19 radically shifted the way we work and learn. It presented an opportunity for institutions to rethink the future of higher education. But, what does this future look like?
Microcredentials are short courses in a specific area of study and are becoming more popular in universities. They offer quick study but may not be for everyone.
Integrated computing enables teachers to incorporate basic programming skills into K-12 students’ regular math, science and language arts classes.
Green jobs go beyond solar panel installation and wind turbine maintenance. They’re found in fields from design to economics and in many types of management.
Students gain control over their own academic records or professional certifications, but blockchain’s immutability means mistakes cannot be erased.
Recognizing and accrediting students’ prior learning and competencies is one way universities can tweak business-as-usual approaches.
Basically short courses, microcredentials aim to keep people employed and learning throughout life.
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