A Digitally Enabled Ecosystem of Micro-credentials: A Complex Ecosystem With Many Diverse Habit
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The Cedefop virtual event on June 22-23, 2023, focused on micro-credentials, emphasizing the need for a quality assurance (QA) framework as they gain traction in lifelong learning. Despite a lack of national standards in many countries, there is a push to integrate QA standards into existing educational frameworks, with some countries already applying common standards. The discussion encompassed both external and institutional ecosystems for QA of micro-credentials, highlighting the importance of adaptability and quality-focused conversations in this evolving landscape.
![Specific QA issues for online [MCs]
Organisational context
• Business continuity
• Access to IT infrastructure
• Learners outside of country
Programme context
• Online teaching experience
• Training and professional development
• Synchronous vs asynchronous delivery
Learner context
• Learner readiness
• Access to online resources
• Equivalency of learning support
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A Digitally Enabled Ecosystem of Micro-credentials: A Complex Ecosystem With Many Diverse Habit
- 1. Cedefop virtual event, 22-23 June 2023 #microcredentials A Digitally Enabled Ecosystem of Micro-credentials Professor Mark Brown Dublin City University, Ireland
- 2. I have a strong research interest in micro-credentials I have a strong background in micro-credential platforms I have over 30 years experience in flexible lifelong learning Two Truths and a Lie
- 3. A Complex Ecosystem With Many Diverse Habitats 85% HE SDGs
- 4. The ecosystem metaphor External ecosystem for the QA of micro-credentials Institutional ecosystem for the QA of micro-credentials A Complex Ecosystem With Many Diverse Habitats
- 6. 1. The Ecosystem Metaphor
- 7. 1. The Ecosystem Metaphor
- 8. https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/micro-credentials-for-lifelong-learning-and-employability_9c4b7b68-en OECD, 2023 1. The Ecosystem Metaphor
- 9. “Resilience requires adaptation and evolution to new environmental conditions, but retains core identity” (Weller & Anderson, 2013, p.55). 1. The Ecosystem Metaphor
- 10. 1. The Ecosystem Metaphor
- 11. 1. The Ecosystem Metaphor
- 12. Survey of 510 US employers https://upcea.edu/employers-are-all-in-on-microcredentials-survey-shows-inside-higher-ed/ 2. External Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials
- 13. 2. External Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials
- 14. https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/digital-higher-education_f622f257-en (How) do the quality assurance principles apply to micro- credentials? OECD, 2022 2. External Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials
- 15. 1 In 25+ countries, we found no national framework, standards or guidelines for micro-credentials. In many cases, however, there is evidence of a plan or commitment in the future to integrating quality assurance standards for micro-credentials within existing requirements. No specific quality assurance standards for micro-credentials 2. External Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials
- 16. 1 In 25+ countries, we found no national framework, standards or guidelines for micro-credentials. In many cases, however, there is evidence of a plan or commitment in the future to integrating quality assurance standards for micro-credentials within existing requirements. 2 In Australia, Canada (x3), United Kingdom, Estonia, Spain (x2) and The Netherlands we found common standards already apply for micro-credentials, and tangible evidence of a decision to extend the application of existing standards for their quality assurance. No specific quality assurance standards for micro-credentials Common standards and quality assurance processes apply for micro-credentials 2. External Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials
- 17. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/post-secondary-education/micro-credentials/mc_framework.pdf 2. External Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials
- 18. 2. External Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials
- 19. Germany Spain Estonia 2. External Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials
- 20. 1 In 25+ countries, we found no national framework, standards or guidelines for micro-credentials. In many cases, however, there is evidence of a plan or commitment in the future to integrating quality assurance standards for micro-credentials within existing requirements. 2 In Australia, Canada (x3), United Kingdom, Estonia, Spain (x2) and The Netherlands we found common standards already apply for micro-credentials, and tangible evidence of a decision to extend the application of existing standards for their quality assurance. 3 In New Zealand, Malaysia and Ireland we identified a framework or specific standards or guidelines for micro-credentials to address particular issues related to their quality assurance. No specific quality assurance standards for micro-credentials Common standards and quality assurance processes apply for micro-credentials Specific guidelines and quality assurance processes developed for micro-credentials 2. External Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials
- 21. Specific QA issues for online [MCs] Organisational context • Business continuity • Access to IT infrastructure • Learners outside of country Programme context • Online teaching experience • Training and professional development • Synchronous vs asynchronous delivery Learner context • Learner readiness • Access to online resources • Equivalency of learning support 2. External Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials
- 22. • Management, Staffing and Administration • Teaching, Learning and Assessment • Participant support • Facilities • Premises and facilities in the case of face-to-face delivery Standards and Indicators https://www.the-bac.org/micro-credentials-pilot-scheme/ 2. External Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials
- 23. 3. Institutional Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials
- 24. https://www.microcredseeker.edu.au 343 11 12 20/03/2023 93% Online 3. Institutional Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials
- 25. 3. Institutional Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials
- 26. https://cdn.csu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/4137924/Micro-Credential-Framework.pdf 3. Institutional Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials
- 27. On-campus = 0 Hybrid = 0 Online = 150 Blended = 95 30/05/2023 https://microcreds.ie/ 3. Institutional Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials
- 28. • Careers guidance • Course quality rating • Details on QA processes • Learner support information • Employability outcomes data • Evidence of a connected system Missing in the ecosystem… 3. Institutional Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials
- 29. 3. Institutional Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials
- 30. 3. Institutional Ecosystem for the QA of Micro-credentials https://www.iteca.edu.au/ITECA/Content/News/2023/he-q2/mc.marketplace.shutdown.call.aspx
- 31. EUROPEAN QUALITY STANDARDS & GUIDELINES GUIDES & BENCHMARKING TOOLS FOR ENHANCING QUALITY COUNTRY SPECIFIC QUALITY GUIDELINES & FRAMEWORKS New QA considerations? Enabling or Constraining? Fostering Quality Conversations! Final Remarks
- 33. www.cedefop.europa.eu Follow us on social media Thank you mark.brown@dcu.ie https://www.dcu.ie/nidl/director-nidl
Editor's Notes
- #16: What we found…
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- #21: What we found…
- #22: Example of Ireland embedding MCs in new Guidelines for Digital Education
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- #25: Number of online MC offerings from Australia…
- #27: Example of an institution from Australia
- #28: Example of an institution from Australia
- #29: Example of an institution from Australia