Badge trouble: Piloting open badges at the Australian National University

Inger Mewburn*, Katharina Freund, Emily Rutherford

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    Abstract

    Despite calls for innovation in learning technologies, setting up new tools for learning at large institutions is an often difficult road. This paper will address the challenges involved in setting up a small pilot of open badges at the Australian National University (ANU). It will investigate the options available for trialing badges when system administrators are unable to support the endeavor, and discuss the university policies and government legislation which have impacted the use of badges at ANU. Drawing on actor-network theory, it examines the complex techno-social environment and power structures surrounding the piloting of new technologies. This paper will also provide suggestions for other institutions struggling with concerns relating to privacy, branding, and reliability of open badges and invite discussion on ways to move forward.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages643-648
    Number of pages6
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    Event31st Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Computers in Tertiary Education, ASCILITE 2014 - Dunedin, New Zealand
    Duration: 23 Nov 201426 Nov 2014

    Conference

    Conference31st Annual Conference of the Australian Society for Computers in Tertiary Education, ASCILITE 2014
    Country/TerritoryNew Zealand
    CityDunedin
    Period23/11/1426/11/14

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