7 min. read. Digital accessibility is a term that carries profound significance in our increasingly connected world. At its heart, digital accessibility ensures that digital content, such as websites, applications, and electronic documents, are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. But the term isn’t just about inclusivity for the disabled … [Read more...] about Digital Accessibility: A Starter’s Guide
Stella Porto
Stella Porto is a Learning and Knowledge Management specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Washington, DC. Prior to IDB, Stella was the Program Director of the Master of Distance Education & E-Learning (MDE) at University of Maryland University College, having also had other leadership roles since she joined UMUC in early 2001. Earlier in her career, Stella was Professor in Computer Science at Universidade Federal Fluminense in Brazil. Stella received a BS in Electrical Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, then obtained Master's and Doctoral degrees in Informatics in 1991 and 1995, respectively, from the same institution. In 2008, she also added the MDE to her academic background. Her interest areas include educational technology, learning design, e-learning methodologies and related topics. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaporto/)
Your badges in action: IDB digital credentials has a new home
4 min. read. IDB started its journey into open badges in 2017, and by 2018 we had adopted an open-source badging platform. When compared to other organizations, the noticeable difference is the dual role that open badges now play at IDB, namely, internal for IDB employees and external for professionals taking part in IDB’s capacity-building initiatives. These two dimensions … [Read more...] about Your badges in action: IDB digital credentials has a new home
When it comes to teaching, content is only half the challenge
5 min. read. The experience of learning For many professionals with specific expertise, teaching their subject matter often seems like a straightforward task given their level of competency in their field. As such, when preparing to teach the content itself, they assume that simply exposing learners to the material will result in effective learning outcomes. At a deeper … [Read more...] about When it comes to teaching, content is only half the challenge
Building learning pathways with digital badges
Open Badges establish a common framework for recognizing achievements and competencies between employers, professionals and educational providers. We have explored the basics of Open Badges as a solution for showcasing the skills of the future of work. These badges are displayed as a digital symbol that can be posted on a … [Read more...] about Building learning pathways with digital badges
Open Badges: a connected, digital way to showcase professional competencies
There is an important shift happening in the job market. Organizations are faced with a huge burden to retrain workers, while professionals are seeking continuous development to remain relevant in an ever more competitive workforce. This drives a need for alternative, specialized credentials to showcase new skills and competencies, which can be quickly recognized by prospective … [Read more...] about Open Badges: a connected, digital way to showcase professional competencies