Powerpoint Micro-Learning

MICRO-LEARNING AND
STACKABLE
CREDENTIALS
BY: MARIE MICHEL
WHAT IS MICRO-LEARNING
•Microlearning is a skill-based
approach to learning that delivers
information in small, highly
focused chunks. It is the ideal way
to find quick answers to specific
problems (Olga Kokoulina, 2010).
BENEFITS OF MICRO-LEARNING
It’s
accessible
on any It’s adaptable in
all industries
device
Short and Student
quick, Goals driven so
can be the content
accomplished is essential
in less then and exciting
10 minutes
STACKABLE Different Types of Stackable
CREDENTIALS Credentials
can be accumulated over
follows a linear path where a student
time to build an earns a short-term credential and
individual’s Traditional Or continues their education by pursuing
Progressive a higher-level credential, associate’s
qualifications. It helps or bachelor’s degree) India Heckstall.
(n.d)
individuals move along a
career path to obtain Does not follow a linear path (when an
individual may have
higher-paying positions Supplemental already earned a bachelor’s degree
India, Heckstall (.n.d) or Value-Add then attends a bootcamp to learn
additional skills to supplement their
degree, India Heckstall. (n.d).
when an individual
accumulates multiple credentials
Independent but does not pursue a degree.
India Heckstall. (n.d)
RATIONALE
WHY STACKABLE CREDENTIALS?
Flexibility:
Graduates might add stackable credentials en route to their degrees to extend their skillsets and build their résumés. They can
explore several different subjects to gain a broader range of skills, and they might continue stacking their credentials to obtain a
degree. DeVry University (n.d).
Faster track to the workforce:
Students can complete a certificate or associate’s degree in 10–20 months depending on course load, which provides the
foundation of knowledge to put on their résumés. DeVry (n.d).”
There Are Different Ways to Stack Them:
Vertical: Think of this like traditional stacking. Each level builds upon the previous one, ultimately leading to a next-level degree.
DeVry (n.d).”
Horizontal: This type of stacking is all about subject matter and building expertise. Many people working in technology use this
framework to build a strong foundation of certifications in different professional subcategories across their fields. DeVry (n.d).”.
Value Added: This stacking method allows learners to add specific skills or expertise to their existing degrees to prepare them for
a specific job. DeVry (n.d).”.
MICRO
CREDENTIALS Certificates are not yet universally
recognized by all employers Heather,
AND
Perkins (2017)
Quite a few colleges and
STACKABLE universities still do not have
policies and practices in place to
CREDENTIALS apply prior learning, such as

industry certifications training
equivalent to college-level
CHALLENGES learning, to academic credentials
Heather, Perkins (2017)
Stackable Credentials in Educational Institutions
• Full-time student, no added tuition or fee associated with a certificate.
• Certificate programs are convenient and affordable, making them ideal
for adult learners.
• Certificate programs consist of four to five courses.
• After completing a certificate, students can apply their course credits
toward a degree
• Hudson students earn certification badges at no extra cost as part of
their curriculum in several majors
Offers a plethora of certificates

• Four-course (12-unit) for-credit certificate is designed for
• those interested in leadership positions
• Flexible educational
• Guided Pathways
• Entry way to Master’s degree
Offers both degree and certificate
• Certificate of specialization 1-29 credit hours
• Certificate of Proficiency 30-59 Credit Hours
• Associate in applied science 60+
Stackable
credentials
• Launches Stackable credentials partnership with adobe
in • Offers Credential Map which gives students and employees insight about
Educational academic and employee pathways.
institutions
WGU’s IT Career Framework Micro Bachelors is designed
to create
pathways for individuals looking to advance their IT
careers.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment
in computer and IT occupations is expected to grow 12
percent from 2018 to 2028.
Micro Bachelors is competency-based, allowing students to
advance as soon as they demonstrate mastery of course
materials
Like all edX courses, learners can choose to access course
CONCLUSION
Micro-learning and stackable credentials is a wonderful program to help
students and employees gain credentials and further along their career path.
Students will have the flexibility to earn credentials while on a part-time or full-
time work schedule. Also, employees will have the opportunity to take a break
from employment and pursue their education part time or full-time for the next
level of certification.
References
Olga Kokoulina (2020, May 27). Microlearning 101: Using a Little Learning to Grow Big Skills.
https://www.ispringsolutions.com/blog/what-is-microlearning Retrieved October 5th , 2021

India, Heckstall (n.d) Stackable credentials Backgrounder.
https://higherlearningadvocates.org/resource/publications/stackable-credentials-backgrounder/ Retrieved
October 5th, 2021
DeVry University (n.d) The Millennial Mindset: 6 Things to Know About Stackable Credentials.
https://www.devry.edu/blog/6-things-about-stackable-credentials.html Retrieved October 5th, 2021
Heather Perkins, (2017, September 13th) The State of Stackable Credentials: Trends and Challenges.
https://knowledgecenter.csg.org/kc/content/state-stackable-credentials-trends-and-challenges Retrieved
October 7th, 2021

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Faster track to the workforce:

There Are Different Ways to Stack Them:

CREDENTIALS apply prior learning, such as

Offers a plethora of certificates

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