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A Hive, whether it’s a network, a community or a learning event, generally consists of member organizations: museums, educational non-profits, government agencies, for-profits, foundations, community based organizations, schools, etc. <br/> | |||
However, the individual staff members of these organizations are the people who breathe life into the Hive. Their professional commitment and peer-to-peer learning is what translates into amazing opportunities and experiences for young people. | |||
<b>Hive badges recognize individual professional contributions to Hive peer-professional communities by Hive Network Members around the world.</b><br/> | |||
=Why Do We Need Badges?= | |||
What is the value of a badge system for Hive members? In February, a dozen representatives from Hive Networks across North America met at the [http://www.reconnectlearning.org/summit/ 2014 Summit to Reconnect Learning] and had a rich discussion about badge systme value, which resulted in the following top-level takeaways: | |||
Hive badges will help us to… | |||
* Define a Hive culture and identity; | |||
* Facilitate peer recognition; | |||
* Illuminate new contexts to sharpen our skills; | |||
* Demonstrate that we are achieving our mission; | |||
* Facilitate more equitable access, exposure and opportunity; | |||
* Provide clarity around expectations and requirements; | |||
* Help members demonstrate the value of Hive externally; | |||
* Make visible activity deserving recognition; | |||
* Earn community status for contributions to shaping the Hive; | |||
=How Does Connected Learning Fit?= | =How Does Connected Learning Fit?= | ||
Revision as of 18:33, 1 May 2014
Who Are These Badges For?
A Hive, whether it’s a network, a community or a learning event, generally consists of member organizations: museums, educational non-profits, government agencies, for-profits, foundations, community based organizations, schools, etc.
However, the individual staff members of these organizations are the people who breathe life into the Hive. Their professional commitment and peer-to-peer learning is what translates into amazing opportunities and experiences for young people.
Hive badges recognize individual professional contributions to Hive peer-professional communities by Hive Network Members around the world.
Why Do We Need Badges?
What is the value of a badge system for Hive members? In February, a dozen representatives from Hive Networks across North America met at the 2014 Summit to Reconnect Learning and had a rich discussion about badge systme value, which resulted in the following top-level takeaways:
Hive badges will help us to…
- Define a Hive culture and identity;
- Facilitate peer recognition;
- Illuminate new contexts to sharpen our skills;
- Demonstrate that we are achieving our mission;
- Facilitate more equitable access, exposure and opportunity;
- Provide clarity around expectations and requirements;
- Help members demonstrate the value of Hive externally;
- Make visible activity deserving recognition;
- Earn community status for contributions to shaping the Hive;