Seeking Endorsements

Levels of recognition

Social recognition. Various actors in society understand and acknowledge the competences acquired

Formal recognition. Validation of learning outcomes through validation and/or certification process

Political recognition. Manifests through policies and legislations concerned with youth work or non-formal education

Self-recognition. Personal awareness and assessment of learning outcomes

Unlocking Doors to Recognition

by SALTO Training and Cooperation Resource Centre

Bubble recognition. Various actors in the field understand and acknowledge the competences acquired

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Give or take?

Local partnerships

Confidence level

How many here use the endorsement feature In CoL?

Do you mostly ask for endorsements?

Do you mostly endorse?

How many here have a strong local partnership with the Uni or the City?

Content

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The 3 Pillars of Reputation

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Transparency

Relevance

Credibility

In badge

criteria

To the learner’s goals

Through endorsements

In the realm of digital recognition, transparency fosters trust, relevance ensures meaningful engagement, and credibility establishes enduring value

Dr. Marie Elen Pezza

Digital Credentials in the 21st Century (2022)

MIT Press

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Beneficiaries

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Badge earners

Badge platform

Credibility for achievements, easier access to jobs or further education

The whole platform becomes more reliable and socially accepted

Seeking Endorsements

Start Small

Build Up

Sustain

Focus on local, reliable known partners and practice endorsement (why not CoL partners?)

Leverage these endorsements to reach higher-value partners

Keep the relationship active with updates and recognition

The 3 steps strategy

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CALL

to action

Thank you!

Jan Lai

Associazione Interculturale NUR

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