TCC issues digital credentials (aka badges) to conference participants based on achievement or being nominated by other attendees.
Did you enjoy a certain presentation? Nominate the presenter for a digital badge to show your support and recognize outstanding work. Was there a facilitator who assisted presenters by providing technical and emotional support? Or, engage with participants in discussion threads, blog posts, or social media about your conference experience?
These digital credentials are designed around the goals and values of the TCC Online Conference to celebrate professional development, global community-building, and sharing our knowledge of using modern technologies for learning, teaching, creative expression, and building 21st-century learning skills.
Dr. Susan Manning, Credly’s Chief Success Strategist, explains the digital credential.
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- Horton, A. P. (2020, February 17). Could micro-credentials compete with traditional degrees? https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200212-could-micro-credentials-compete-with-traditional-degrees
- Panke, S. (2019, April 2). Alternative Credentials: How Can Higher Education Organizations Leverage Open Badges? AACE Review. https://www.aace.org/review/alternative-credentials-how-can-higher-education-organizations-leverage-open-badges/
- WCET. (2017, October 5). Digital credentials for faculty professional development. https://wcetfrontiers.org/2017/10/05/digital-credentials-for-faculty-pd/
- Qualified individuals will receive the relevant digital badge by e-mail. If you do not receive one that you qualify for, send a message to Johnny <tcc.schedule@gmail.com>.
To nominate an outstanding presenter (memorable and highly engaged audience) or an individual who goes above and beyond a participant’s role by engaging and supporting participants in conference activities, send an email to our badges coordinator, Johnny <tcc.schedule@gmail.com>.
Provide a brief statement in support of your nomination. Include the individual's name and title of the presentation or reasons for the nomination. The nominated individual will receive a notification by e-mail.
Your credential is "open badge" compliant and may be collected together in a backpack or collection. Canvas Badges provides a backpack where credentials may be uploaded, collected, and shared over social media.
TCC – Technology, Colleges & Community
29th Annual Technology, Colleges & Community Online Conference (TCC)
April 16-18, 2024
#tcchawaii24
MICRO-CREDENTIAL
(aka Badges)
AWARDED
FOR
HOW TO
RECEIVE
TCC Innovative Scholar
Awarded for presenting a plenary session at the TCC 2024 Online Conference.
This badge recognizes exceptional expertise and practices in the use of modern technology for teaching and learning.
Individuals who earned this badge officially presented a plenary session at the TCC 2024 Online Conference held on April 16-18, 2024, or Preconference on March 20, 2024.
Issued by conference staff to eligible individuals.
TCC Inspirational Leader
Awarded to individuals who presented a session distinguishable from others that was memorable and engaged the audience at the TCC 2024 Online Conference held on April 16-18, 2024.
This award also recognizes individuals that go above and beyond the participant’s role by engaging and supporting others, thereby strengthening the conference community.
Recipients are nominated by two or more conference participants or conference staff.
Send nominations to Johnny Zhou <tcc.schedule@gmail.com>, with a brief statement in support of the recipient.
TCC Presenter
Awarded for presenting a paper, general, or student session at the TCC 2024 Online Conference.
This badge recognizes individuals who presented at the Annual TCC 2024 Online Conference held on April 16-18, 2024. TCC Online Conference presenters explore a range of themes, exchange ideas, innovations, and best practices in the context of moving towards the next generation of learning.
Individuals who earned this badge were officially invited or submitted a proposal to deliver a session that was peer-reviewed and accepted.
Issued by conference staff to eligible individuals.
TCC Community Builder
Awarded to individuals who actively engaged in social media during TCC 2024 Online Conference held on April 16-18, 2024. TCC Online Conference participants explore a range of themes, exchange ideas, innovations, and best practices in moving towards the next generation of learning..
This person extended the reach and impact of the event by communicating about conference themes, resources shared, and lessons learned.
Required evidence of (a) five or more tweets with #tcchawaii24 hashtag, OR (b) three or more Instagram, OR (c) one blog post covering one or more TCC 2024 session(s). All social media posts must be publicly viewable.
Evidence to be verified and award issued by conference staff.
To submit evidence, contact Johnny Zhou <tcc.schedule@gmail.com>. Links to active social media posts are adequate.
TCC Contributor
For volunteering time and expertise or supporting participants at the TCC 2024 Online Conference.
Recipients of this badge voluntarily contributed their time and talents for organizing, planning, peer reviews, facilitating online sessions, and/or promoting conference events.
Issued by conference staff to eligible individuals.
TCC Outstanding Paper
This credential recognizes the outstanding paper received for the conference proceedings (https://tccpapers.coe.hawaii.edu/)
Editorial Board members review submitted papers and select the best papers. Multiple awards may be granted.
The outstanding paper is also published in the International Journal for Educational Media and Technology (IJEMT, Winter edition)
Issued by conference staff to winning individual(s).