Description: In this session, you will be introduced to the work being done across the nation to aid learners in showcasing their skills through the development of micro-credentials. You will  learn about the relationships between competency frameworks, digital credentials, and comprehensive learner records.  The session is led by Naomi Boyer, Ph.D., Director of Micro-credentialing Products at the Education Design Lab (EDL), a non-profit agency based in Washington D.C. dedicated to building equity within the future of work. The University of Maine System is part of the Lab’s 21st Century Skills, Badged to Hire initiative. For further information on the work of the Lab please visit the EDL webpage (External Site).

Introduction by: Claire Sullivan, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Chancellor for Innovation in Digital Badges and Micro-Credentials, University of Maine System

Presenter: Naomi Boyer, Ph.D., Senior Director, Skills + Data Ecosystem, Education Design Lab