Graduate Studies and Academic Innovation's badging initiative, utilizing Canvas Credentials, acknowledges student learning in both for-credit and non-credit courses by offering digital badges. These badges are securely integrated with Canvas, providing a verifiable record of skills and achievements. This program spans a diverse range of competencies, facilitating automated badge issuance and effective tracking. It enhances course value, promotes lifelong learning, and aids in continuous curriculum development.
A micro-credential signifies proficiency in a particular skill or area of knowledge, encompassing general abilities like teamwork, oral communication, or critical thinking, as well as specialized expertise in fields such as instructional technology or medical device industry know-how. At UNK, these micro-credentials are symbolized by digital badges, which serve as graphical representations confirming these competencies and making them recognizable to employers and others. Every badge includes metadata that offers comprehensive details, surpassing the information typically found in self-reported resumes or conventional transcripts. This metadata-rich approach provides a deeper insight into the individual's specific abilities and learning achievements.
NU Advance is a transformative and accessible educational platform, thoughtfully tailored to cater to the unique needs of the local community. Building upon UNK's dedication to excellence in undergraduate education, scholarship, and public service, NU Advance proudly presents a diverse array of industry-recognized micro-credentials and non-credit certificates. These empowering offerings are crafted to enable learners to flourish right where they are.
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