At #UNGA80 in NYC, just five years before the #SDG deadline, we are excited to announce the launch of the Lifelong Learning Passport (LLP) — a universal, portable record connecting skills and achievements to opportunity for every individual, everywhere.
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For those curious about what we've been up to this year, check out our Year in Review! And a big thank you to all of the builders who inspired us in 2023. 🧱🙏
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Learning Economy Studios, in partnership with the @scouts, is excited to announce a successful launch of ScoutPass with 20k boosts (i.e. verifiable credentials) issued in < 24hrs 🚀
More about the launch event here:
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Teachers, are you ready to prepare your students for the careers of today and tomorrow?
🌐 Explore AI's capabilities, risks, & ethics
🧠 Develop knowledge and skills about AI
🍎 Deliver this knowledge to students
Read more here via @ISTEofficial. ⬇️
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Excited to have LearnCard be part of the first cohort to earn @DigitalPromise’s Learners’ Journey LER Technology Certification!
We’re committed to developing open, inclusive tech that helps everyone achieve their unique learning and employment goals.
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🌐 In a skills-based hiring future, digital learning and employment records create equity for learners and job seekers.
Discover how a groundbreaking initiative is reshaping the job market.
Read more here via @mitopenlearning. ⬇️ medium.com/open-learning/in-…
Are you keeping up with the AI buzz in education?
A report from @reachfund, "Generative AI in Edtech: Trends from the Reach Capital Pipeline," takes you on a journey through the latest innovations.
Read more here. ⬇️
reachcapital.com/2023/09/11/…
🌐 Key learnings:
- Inclusive language and design
- Accurate data integration
- Intergenerational support
Let's empower all learners and workers with accessible LERs.
🌟 Navigating LERs for Job Seekers: Insights from Equitable Onboarding Practices.
Check out the @DigitalPromise Learning and Employment Record Onboarding report.
Learn more here. ⬇️
digitalpromise.org/2023/09/2…
Our VP of Biz Dev at #LEF, Duncan Cox, wrote a piece for @OSkillsNetwork recently on the role of linked open data in creating a network of knowledge.
Read more here. ⬇️ openskillsnetwork.org/post/r…
🌎 We are excited to be a social sponsor for the @globalunityorg '23 Transformative Impact Summit on 9/22-24 in NYC.
Our President @taykendesign will be speaking at the summit and representing #LEF.
Learn more here & register for tickets: transformativeimpactsummit.c…
🌟 Are you ready for a transformative shift in the way employers & employees approach career advancement?
Presenting: "Employer Engagement in Learning and Employment Records" by Haley Glover.
Read more here via @upskillamerica x @AspenInstitute. ⬇️ aspeninstitute.org/publicati…
Skills-based hiring has gained momentum, with many states and large employers dropping degree requirements for government jobs.
But what's next for Learning and Employment Records (LERs)?
Read more here via @NatlGovsAssoc. ⬇️
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🌐 📚 Six ways web3 will improve education.
The integration of web3 technologies promises to reshape education as we know it.
Read more here via @Crypto_Altruism. ⬇️
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Navigating the Path Ahead 🔮
While the potential of web3 shines bright, crucial considerations loom. Equity, cybersecurity, and trust demand attention.
Dr. @EdTechPeck invites educators to engage in discussions about the educational impact of web3.