A Standardized Methodology for Evaluating a Digital Badging System
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
6-22-2025
Abstract
Digital badges, a form of micro-credentials, have grown in popularity over the past decade. However, few standard processes exist to assess the potential of digital badging systems within an organization. This study proposes a generalizable methodology for comparing a badging system with other methods of recording skills and competencies. The experimental design is tested using the military's cyber operations community as the target organization. Finally, mixed-method data from thirty-six participants is analyzed in accordance with the methodology. Based on the results, digital badging systems are perceived to be more valuable and usable than a current method of military talent management. This approach supports efforts to enhance formal and informal learning, competency-based learning, granular decision-making, and to build trustworthy systems of record. Abstract © ASEE.
Source Publication
2025 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
Recommended Citation
Pederson, B., & Reith, M., & Long, D., & Gera, R. A., & White, E. D., & Zemmer, J. (2025, June), A Standardized Methodology for Evaluating a Digital Badging System Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada . 10.18260/1-2--55396
Comments
© American Society for Engineering Education, 2025.
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