How can students show what they know? Students learn and develop skills all the time. If your organization helps students learn, Digital Badges can let students show the skills they now possess.

This brief (16 page) paper can help you understand what badges are for, and provides a blueprint for schools and organizations to get started.

The blueprint includes:

• What is a digital badge?
• What kinds of badges can students earn?
• Where are they used?
• How can After-School / Out-of-School providers get started?
• How can schools and providers connect bridges to hel pstudents?

This publication was written by David Niguidula, who is an international expert on digital portfolios and badges. The blueprint stems from a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Innovation. To recieve a copy, complete the form on this page.