SIM Micro-Credentials
Are you an Active SIM Professional Developer working with a teacher who would like to post evidence of participation in SIM professional learning or fidelity of implementation of a SIM intervention? Do you know a teacher who would like to demonstrate proficiency in instructing others in the use of a SIM strategy or routine with fidelity? SIM Micro-credentials are the answer.
In order to award credentials, professional developers must be active (be up to date on Strateworks membership and update conference attendance) and must have received their own professional developer micro-credential. (See these simple steps...you already earned it by becoming a SIM PDer, you just need to claim it.)
Learn about the different LS and CE credentials on the SIM webpage. Click through the "Resources" list on the right for information vital to understanding the program.
You can find information about Xtreme Reading Micro-credentials in XtremeVille.
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SIM Conference 2015 General Session: Introducing SIM Micro-Credentials (01:13:37) - Ben Roome, Patty Graner
KUCRL implemented a Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) credentialing/digital badge system. The system is designed to recognize not only what participants learn about components of SIM but also what they accomplish as a result of your professional development in various routines and strategies. During this general session, attendees will learn about credentialing systems, the workings of the SIM system, and their part in the system. SIM Professional Developers will be guided through (a) how to sign into Badge List, (b) how to upload evidence to their credential, and (c) how to download their SIM PD credential to various sites. Wifi will be available. Bring your laptop, tablet, or smartphone to actively engage in the system. Presentation Powerpoints
Other Resources:
Articles
- Designing a Digital Badge as a Reflection Tool in Blended Workshops
- The Potential and Value of Using Digital Badges for Adult Learners
- Digital Promise Micro-credential Summit Attendee Strategic Questions
- Personalized workplace learning: An explorityor study on digital badging within a teacher professional development program
Video
- 2022 Florida Update: Micro-credentials in SIM - Atallah, Washburn Watch Video Passcode: ZwY7yCa=gC
- 2021 SIMposium: SIM Micro-credentials with Learning Strategies and CERS - Alschwede, Rice, Strickland
- 2021 SIMposium: Xtreme Reading Overview and Micro-credentialing - Atallah, Palasak
- 2019 SIMposium: Customize your Professional Learning with SIM Micro-credentials - Washburn
- Why SIM Micro-credentials Powtoon
- 2016 SIMposium: Introducing SIM Micro-credentials! - Graner