Formal criteria to receive the Quality Label

• To be registered on one of the Awero digital platforms, e.g. Cities of Learning, Badgecraft or others;
• To have a verified Organiser account on the platform;
• To commit to the Cities of Learning Network values;
• Active use of Open Badges for recognition in the past 6 months.

Quality criteria to receive the Quality Label

• Demonstrating competence in quality badge design and implementation;
• Showcasing the organisation’s good practices in quality badge issuing and implementation;
• Completing a specific, standardised Quality Label online training course;
• Providing a quality assurance and improvement plan for the next 3 years of badging activities within the organisation.

• Indicators and evidence: A set of key indicators will outline specific aspects of quality badge design and implementation. For each indicator, you'll be asked a yes/no/not sure/not applicable question. Answering "yes" requires providing evidence (links, examples) to support your claim.
• Passing score: To pass these sets of questions, you need to answer "yes" to at least 7 out of 10 indicators and provide supporting evidence for all your responses.
• Evaluation scale: Evaluators will use the scoring system (Building blocks established, Developing further, Solid foundation, Comprehensive and well-developed, Exceptional and insightful) to assess the quality of your evidence for each indicator.

• Examples of well-designed badges that showcase the Quality criteria of badges.
• Implementation practices: Evaluators want to see evidence of established procedures for issuing badges consistently and fairly. This ensures all badge earners meet the same criteria before receiving the badge.
• Effective communication about Open Badges: Evidence of clear information about Open Badges.
• Feedback and improvement: Evidence that you are collecting feedback from badge earners and use it to refine and improve your badging programmes.
• Evidence of impact: valuable recognition and outcomes where you have learned from.
• Evaluation scale: Evaluators will use the scoring system (Building blocks established, Developing further, Solid foundation, Comprehensive and well-developed, Exceptional and insightful) to assess the quality of your evidence for each indicator.

• Minimum requirement: At least one member of your organisation must complete the Quality Label for Badge Recognition online learning playlist.
• Completing additional playlists (optional): While not mandatory, completing other relevant playlists offered through the Quality Label platform is encouraged (for example 'Creating quality Open Badges and badge systems' playlist). This demonstrates a broader commitment to professional development within your team.
• Evaluation scale: Evaluators will use the scoring system (Building blocks established, Developing further, Solid foundation, Comprehensive and well-developed, Exceptional and insightful) to assess the quality of your evidence.

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