[p2pu-dev] Fwd: How to get started with Badges - Open Source / WordPress

[Erin Knight]

Yes! There is A LOT of interest for this. As you can see from the initial
emails in the chain, many assume Mozilla is doing this but for now, we are
not b/c we are not providing a learning platform. Better to let the people
who know more about this (like you!) innovate and provide tools like this.
I've been campaigning to even just clean up and release the badge pilot
OSQA environment as an option for people. But if there is a way to app- or
widget-ize the challenge/badge stuff, that would be awesome. Even might be
something people are willing to pay for...

-E

On Tue, Dec 13, 2011 at 5:30 AM, Philipp Schmidt <philipp at p2pu.org> wrote:

> Worth a look. There might be an opportunity to provide learning challenges
> & badges as a service to institutions.
>
> Jonathan's message got some interest right away.
>
> P
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Jonathan Finkelstein <jonathan at learningtimes.com>
> Date: 13 December 2011 01:06
> Subject: Re: How to get started with Badges - Open Source / WordPress
> To: badge-lab <badge-lab at googlegroups.com>
> Cc: Jonathan Finkelstein <jonathan at learningtimes.com>
>
>
>
> Adam:
>
> We've developed an open source Badge-based learning system that
> connects with Mozilla Open Badges. Take a look here:
> http://www.BadgeStack.com
> The system operates as a plugin to WordPress. Its features match your
> requirements list nicely (I've included a list of some of them below).
> We're currently making BadgeStack available on a hosted basis, with
> full access to the system, and it's now in use by some large education
> institutions.  We are also working with an advisory group of
> education,  museum,  library and other non-profit groups to further
> extend the system. As part of the “BadgeStack Project” we intend to
> release a downloadable version of BadgeStack, in addition to the
> hosted version.
> If you (or anyone else on this list) would like to learn more or want
> to be part of the BadgeStack Project Advisory group,  you can write to
> project at badgestack.org or contact me directly at
> jonathan at learningtimes.org.
> Thanks!Jonathan FinkelsteinLearningTimeshttp://www.BadgeStack.comhttp://
> www.learningtimes.com/badges212-239-2100
> x88 <http://www.learningtimes.com/badges212-239-2100x88>
> Some of the BadgeStack features:
> - ability to make and issue your own badges- define and create quests
> (activities) that must be completed    to earn badges- issue rewards
> and badges for social engagement- ability for learners to reward peers
> for contributions- instructor/expert review and assessment process-
> Open Badges support for sharing badges across the web- single sign on
> available with LMSs- Facebook/LinkedIn sharing, or sharing on any blog
> or site- Option for learners to show their work and badges publicly or
> privately.- Customizable "Leaderboards" (or Hall of Fames!) for
> showcasing    achievements across different skills and behaviors. -
> Ongoing journals / portfolios of student work- Ability to completely
> customize the rules for receiving badges, and   leveling up in the
> system.- Allows for customization of look and feel of site.-
> Integration of discussions forums, group cohorts, and    features
> offered by BuddyPress
>
>
>
> On Dec 12, 9:42 am, Adam Montandon <montan... at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi everyone.
> >
> > My name is Adam, I am a teacher in Denmark at a multimedia school.
> > I know a lot of HTML/PHP/MYsql and things like that, and Im not afraid
> > to learn.
> >
> > I would really like to build / work with some kind of open source
> > system that allows myself and the other teachers at the school to give
> > out badges to our students, and the students can then display them on
> > their wordpress blogs, facebook walls or other places online.
> >
> > I would also like to have a "hall of fame" page where you could see
> > the students in some kind of "highscore" order for those with the most
> > badges.
> >
> > The badges would be given only by the teachers, for real world (non
> > digital) tasks. Eg "I did a great presentation badge" or "I was really
> > helpful in class badge" etc etc. Just as a fun reward.
> >
> > I have been reading up on the Openbadges pages, and it sounds like it
> > is exactly what I need.
> >
> > But I am having trouble knowing how to get started on a PRACTICAL
> > level.
> >
> > Are there any good tutorials out there that you could recommend?
> > Where is the best place to get started with the coding?
> >
> > What I would like to start learning is:
> > 1) How do I make and issue my own badges?
> > 2) How do I give those badges to other people?
> > 3) How do other people show off their badges?
> > 4) How do I create a "hall of fame"?
> >
> > I have been searching around and reading all day, but couldnt quite
> > find anything on this.
> >
> > Can anyone please point me in the right direction?
> >
> > Thank you so so much
> > Adam
>
>
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