Cities of Learning Network members contributed to developing Quality Label
Quality Label for Badge Recognition benefits all
Why should Organisers apply for Quality Label?
Increases trust, credibility, recognition and visibility
Improves quality of badge-issuing activities
Includes the essential data for external recognition
Offers learning experiences to develop and improve skills and competencies
Motivates to offer qualitative content and activities
How can learners benefit from Quality Label?
Showcases quality learning journeys
Facilitates the next steps in learners' pathway
Why should stakeholders consider Quality Label?
Demonstrates commitment to quality learning and recognition
Benefits from an increase in credibility, trust and visibility
Steps to receive Quality Label for Badge Recognition
Step 0: Essentials
The aspiring Quality Label holder must register as an Organiser on the Cities of Learning platform and request verification for their Organiser account.
Step 1: Training
At least one staff member of the Organiser must complete the Quality Label online training to learn how to create and issue quality badges.
Step 2: Applying
After gaining badge issuing experience, an Organiser can familiarise with the Quality Label’s requirements, complete a self-assessment and fill in the Quality Label online application request.
Step 3: Assessment
A Cities of Learning Network expert's team evaluates the Organiser’s application by reviewing submitted evidence, and provides decision to Organisers within 90 days time.
Explore badge recognition strategies
The Quality Label for Badge Recognition increase digital Open Badges visibility, trust and credibility therefore contributing to overall badge recognition. Several Cities of Learning partners have developed badge recognition strategies adapted to our national and local realities. Explore all strategies here.
A guide on training and certifying badge issuers
Following inspiring examples from Cities of Learning Network
Follow recommendations for training on badge quality
Cities of Learning Network members have developed standard training programmes and curricula for badge issuers. When implementing training activities, they may be adapted to consider local or national realities, needs and contexts. Explore the recommendations from the local training activities here.
Striving to achieve wider badge recognition at European level
Expert recommendations to promote wider and more efficient use of Open Badges
An overview of other validation and recognition examples.
This publication outlines the frameworks, policies, and processes currently in place for validating and recognising learning activities and outcomes within and beyond non-formal learning and youth work contexts in Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Serbia, Slovenia, and Spain. By identifying and analysing these systems, the research aimed to highlight effective practices and key criteria for a quality standard for Badge Issuers.
Badgecraft héberge et développe cette plateforme avec les principaux organismes d'éducation. La première version de cette plateforme a été cofinancée par Erasmus +, programme de l'Union européenne. Contactez-nous à : support@awero.org