Rudaí 23 is an online, self-directed course consisting of 23 modules relating to web 2.0 tools, social media, CPD and library advocacy. Digital open badges were created as accreditation for completing the course, following a six step process: choosing a badge provider and designing the badges; advertising and making the badges available; evaluating applicants and awarding badges based on eligibility; the learner then accepts the badge and stores it in their digital portfolio.

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Transformative CPD in our library workforce:
using Open Digital Badges as accreditation in
Rudaí 23
DIGITAL OPEN BADGES RUDAÍ 23
An online method of
validating informal learning
and achievements in
education and professional
development.
An online, self-directed course
consisting of 23 modules
relating to web 2.0 tools, social
media, CPD and library
advocacy.
Step 1
Initially decide what you will badge and why you need to use a Digital Open Badge.1
Choose provider & pay fee. We chose the Open Badge Factory
and were sponsored by the LAI.2
Create your badge: design the visuals & write the criteria behind it.
This should state what the learner has to do to earn the badge and it must provide
evidence of achievement.
These are visuals of the 5 Digital Open Badges created for Rudaí 23
4 Advertise, publicise & make your Digital Open Badge available.
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Learner accepts and receives badge, stores in Open Badge passport,
and shares on their digital portfolio & on social media.
Evaluate applicants and award badges based on eligibility.
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Stephanie Ronan:
Stephanie.ronan@marine.ie
@StephanieRonan
Michelle Breen:
Michelle.breen@ul.ie
@michellebreenUL
Kris Meen:
kristopher.meen@nuigalway.ie
@KristopherMeen
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