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How To Implement Digital Badges For PD - PPD115

Ep. 115
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Krystle Pearson currently serves as the Director of Technology for Brunswick County Public Schools in Lawrenceville, Virginia. Krystle has more than 15 years in education, she has served in the capacity of a classroom teacher, grade level team leader, school technology coach, instructional technology resource teacher (ITRT), and central office administrator. She has been honored with numerous accolades for her work with students, technology, and as a female leader in education.

Topics Discussed:

  • What are digital badges?
  • How do you organize an effective digital badging program?
  • What does it take to maintain digital badges?
  • How do you get staff to buy-in?
  • What does badging look like with students?
  • Administration support?

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