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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

WBT Systems

Before the rise of social media and cloud computing, associations competed to attract new members — but only in a subtle “non-profit” sort of way. million open jobs in this country and only 98,000 were added in March 2017. Recipients can display these badges on social media, websites, email signatures and online resumes.

LMS 252
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How To Design a Digital Badge Strategy

WBT Systems

Digital Badges are a part of these changes and are set to make a big impact on education and certification programs in 2017. How will it fit within the current (planned) online learning delivery environment (LMS or LCMS)? Can badges earned be shared with social media? Endorsers: Who will recognize the badge?

Strategy 150
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15 Changes in the Learning Business Landscape

Leading Learning

What’s happened over the past 15 years, of course, is that social media has become a deeply ingrained part of everyday life for billions of people globally. As with video, it would be hard to underestimate the impact of social media. Facebook acquired Oculus in 2014. Impact on the Learning Business Landscape.

Course 101