Proceedings of the 2024 conference

Table of Contents
Microcredentials Poland video report on ePIC 2024

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November - 6

Human-centric Open Recognition Synthesis, Mapping, and Badge Creation Using AI Tools

Doug Belshaw, Open Thinkerer/Tech sherpa/Writer/Open advocate

Enhancing Skills Literacy

Yasmin King, Chief Executive Officer Skills IQ Limited

What Are The Actual Individual Returns Of The Recognition Of Prior Learning (RPL) And Skills Recognition And Does De-humanisation Put This at Risk?

Deb Leanne Carr (Charles Darwin University), Patrick Werquin ( Cnam-Inetop, French Higher Education and Research Institute, Paris), Mona Pielorz (DIE, German Institute for Adult Learning, Bonn)

How Can Digital Credentials Transform Vocational Education and Training (VET): The BREVET story

Iosif Terzis & Stefania Oikonomou(Web2Learn) , Pauline Bourgeon ( Ministère de l'Education du Luxembourg), Serge Ravet (Reconnaître - Open Recognition Alliance, France)

Joueurs et compétents

Eden Jean-Marie (Labo CIBC), Laurent Bouvet (Coorace Normandie)

Conundrums in Recognition

Nan L. Travers (SUNY Empire State University, United States of America)

Recognition Practices in South Africa: Emphasising Prior Learning and Exploring Small Units of Learning

Nthabiseng Matsobane, Omotola Akindolani (South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), South Africa)

Should RPL / Micro-Credentials be Industrialised and De-Institutionalised?

Wendy Cato (Cato Human Resources / RPL Assist, Australia)

Le Domicile, Territoire de Compétence et de Reconnaissance

Julie Lemonnier & Marie Légrésy (UNIVERSITE DU DOMICILE, France)

Exploring Interoperability Models that advance Recognition and Trust in Lifelong Learning

Joanne Duklas & Melanie Gottlieb (Groningen Declaration Network)

Untangling the Complexity

Rob Coyle (1EdTech), Margo Griffith (Edalex)

Opening Keynote: Open and Inclusive Recognition: Challenge and Hope in Regulated and Unregulated Occupations

André Gariépy (Commissioner for Admission to Professions, Government of Québec)

Why Is This Credentialing Different Than All Other Credentialing?

Noah Geisel (University of Colorado Boulder, USA)

Devenons "Emetteurs de Confiance"

Jacques Faubert (Forum des Régions d'Europe pour la Recherche, l'Education et la Formation, France)

Paris Declaration: The Equality of Informal and Formal Recognition

François Taddei (Founder and President of the Learning Planet Institute, France) Nicola Smith (SCQF Partnership, Scotland) Nan Travers ( Director of Center for Leadership in Credentialing Learning, USA) André Gariépy ( Commissioner for Admission to Professions, Government of Québec)

Places of Learning and Recognition - Cities, Regions, Third Spaces

Sandra Zoomers (Cities of Learning Network, Netherlands), Jeff Griffiths (Canada West Foundation, LearningCITY Collective, Canada), Eden Jean-Marie (Lieux de la Reconnaissance, France), Serge Ravet, ("Lieux éphémères de la Reconnaissance")

The Changing Identity Landscape: What Are The Opportunities And Challenges For The Open Badges Community?

Frans Ward & Daniel Ostkamp (SURF, The Netherlands)

Eidas2 And Eudiw: Revolutionizing Cross-Border Education And Professional Qualifications With DC4EU WP5

Lluís Alfons & Ariño Martin (Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain)

Leveraging Verifiable Credentials for Streamlined Academic Mobility and Enhanced Services in European Universities

Katerina Ksystra (UAegean), Paulo Ferreira (Universidade Lusófona), Jan Du Caju (KU Leuven), Sergio Storari (UNIBO), Nikos Triantafyllou (UAegean), Johannes Posel (Freie Universität Berlin), Banerjee Tanmay (Paris 8 University), Petros Kavassalis (UAegean), Massimo Capuzzo (UNIBO), Rebecca Montanari (UNIBO), Ellen Lerouge (KU Leuven)

Using Post Quantum Cryptography for Self-Sovereign Identity Today

Erik Hieta-aho & Valtteri Lipiäinen (VTT, Research Centre of Finland)

Transforming Digital Credentialization in Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Europe: The Case of Brevapp

Joseph Terzis, Katerina Zourou, Stefania Oikonomou, Claire Fragkiadaki (Web2Learn, Greece)

Quality Label for Badge Recognition

Sandra Zoomers (Cities of Learning Network)

November - 7

Unlocking Pathways to Recognition in Southern Africa: Microcredentials Across Borders

Caroline Helen Steel (The University of QLD, Australia) Cornelia Margarete Schreck, Alida Glaudina Herbst, Herman Johan Van der Merwe (North-West University, South Africa)

The Impact of Conscious and Unconscious Colonized Practices on the Indigenization of PLAR at TRU

Susan, Deborah Forseille (Thompson Rivers University, Canada)

Micro-credentials and Indigenous Knowledge systems: Designing flexible, stackable, accessible, culturally appropriate education pathways for Indigenous Learners

Bethany Pridmore, Zane Hughes (Curtin University, Australia)

How To Create An Open Attitude For All – For Being Visible And Recognized In An Inclusive Society

Stefanie Brunner, Wiebke Coners, Martin K.W. Schweer (University of Vechta, Germany)

Unlocking the Potential of Recognition through Partnerships

Irene Sheridan, Deirdre Goggin (Munster Technological University (MTU), Ireland)

"Microcredentials as a Tool for Lifelong Learning: The Polish Approach and Implementation of the Odznaka+ Application"

Michał Nowakowski & Joanna Felczak (Educational Research Institute (Poland), Poland)

Le Réseau Normand Des Lieux de la Reco

Juliette Kyburz (Labo CIBC), Philippe Petitqueux (DRAAF Normandie)

Reconnaissance Ouverte et Développement de la Liberté D’agir

Isabelle Salvi & Laurence Martin (APapp, France)

De la Reconnaissance à la Légitimité : Réflexions Sur la Portée Sociale Des Open Badges

Sébastien Bauvet (Frateli Lab, France)

Reconnaître Les Sportifs De Haut-Niveau : Sécuriser Les Parcours Par Un Formel Inversé

Jérôme Graindorge (UPHF, France)

Comment Les Entreprises Valorisent Les Compétences Via Les Badges Numériques ?

Jérôme Bruet & Valérie-Anne Monvoisin (Skilldy by Procertif, France)

Le Développement Des Compétences Dans La Francophonie Canadienne Par L'utilisation Des Franco Badges

Denis Desgagné & Geoffroy Krajewski (RESDAC, Canada)

Badger Pour Une Reconnaissance Professionnelle

Gabrielle Lopez (Coalition ontarienne de formation des adultes, Canada)

Lessons from Australia's National Microcredential Framework

Wendy Palmer (Lifelong Learning Practice, Australia;), Margo Griffith (Edalex, Australia), Bethany Pridmore (Curtin University, Australia)

Furthering Conversations of Recognition, Badging, and Micro-Credentials in British Columbia

Michał Nowakowski & Joanna Felczak (Educational Research Institute (Poland), Poland)

Expanding the Horizon: Micro and Digital Credentialing Beyond the Anglophone World

Stuart Martin (George Angus Consulting, New Zealand)

Doing It Our Way

Maxine Graham, Huirama Matatahi (Mātauranga Iwi Leaders Group, New Zealand)

Les Badges Au Service De L'Insertion Socio-Professionnelle

Kévin Moisan (Paris Saclay, Initiatives77, Combo77), Véronique Le Pleux (Initiatives77, Combo77)

La Pratique Réflexive Reconnue Par Les Badges

Natacha Ducatez (Sinéliance, France)

Décloisonner et Articuler Des Parcours de Reconnaissances Formelles et Informelles : Les Expérimentations du Réseau APP Pour Déployer Des Territoires Apprenants

Laurence Martin & Isabelle Salvi (APapp, France)

ORCID: Trust Markers for Scholarly Communications

Tom Demeranville (ORCID, United Kingdom)

Comment les Pouvoirs Publics et les employeurs peuvent-ils accélérer le déploiement des Badges Numériques ?

Stéphane Rémy Sous-Directeur des Politiques de Formation et du Contrôle, DGEFP (Ministère du Travail et de l'Emploi, France) Gladys Vidal, (CDC, Direction de la Formation Professionnelle et des Compétences et Politiques Sociales, France) Lauriane Mignondo, (AFDAS, Head of Certification Support Department, France) Gérald Gand, (Sodexo Academy, Global Learning & Development Project Director, France) Gianluca Meregalli, H(ead of Learning, Innovation & Development Projects at Paris 2024, France)

Posters

Opening up Recognition for Employment — Digital Credentials for Career Transitions & Learning Organisations

Jason Tyszko, (President of U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, USA) Patrina Law, (UK Digital Badging Commission, RSA, United Kingdom) Nadège Turco, (IPERIA, Directrice déléguée, France) Benjamin Castaldo, (Groupe Partouche, Secrétaire Général, France)

Not Everyone Has Email: How To Make Accreditation Inclusive For "Mobile First" Users Globally

Marta Kalas (Open CPD, United Kingdom)

Credentials Intelligence (CI) = Radical Transparency + Generative Recognition

Simone Ravaioli (Instructure, United States of America)

Understanding Badges As Condensation Symbols

Elizabeth Morgan Miller (Instructure, United States of America)

Lifelong Learning Accounts and Skills Savings Accounts

Klara Engels-Perenyi, (Policy Officer Adult Skills, DG Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion, Europe) Taylor James Hansen, (USCCF, USA) Patrick Werquin, (CNAM, France) Yasmin King, (Skills IQ, Australia )

Revolutionizing Training: Unlocking Competency Recognition Through Work-Based Learning for Inclusive Labour Market Attachment.

Jeremy McQuigge (Council Advancing Work-Based Learning, Canada)

Employer Recognition of Job Readiness in New Americans: A Case Study

Doug Belshaw (We Are Open Co-op, United Kingdom) Julie Keane (Participate Inc., USA)

Bridging the Gap: Integrating Industry Credentials within the Undergraduate Experience to Improve Workforce Readiness

Kelvin Bentley (University of Texas System, United States of America)

Informal Recognition of Employee Skills Using Scotland’s National Qualifications Framework

Nicola Smith (SCQF Partnership, Scotland)

"How Can we Unleash the Potential of Technology for Recognition with AI”

Tara Rodoni (Sage Education Marketing, United States of America), Shane Dillion (CTurtle, Vietnam)

Global Advances in the alignment of Competency-Based Certification and Open Skills in National Systems: Open Learning and Recognition Practices in Saudi Arabia, Australia, EU, and the USA

Michael Staal (Blocksure, Australia)

Facing the Future: Insights from a Decade of Open Badge Development

Eric Rousselle (Open Badge Factory, Finland)

Career Tracking: Empowering Lifelong Learning And RPL

Kathryn McGilvray (eLearning Educational Solutions Pty Ltd, Australia)

Advancing Open Education Through Open Recognition and Certification

Perrine De Coëtlogon (Université de Lille, France)

Can AI Help Learners Recognize Their Strengths and Abilities ?

Eric Cherel (Learning Planet Institute, France)

Shaping the Future of Digital Badging: Support next steps for the UK Digital Badging Commission

Patrina Law, Becca Purton (RSA, United Kingdom) Josh Smith (Ufi, United Kingdom)

OBF / CanCred User Group Meeting

Eric Rousselle, Antti Koskinen, Emilie Lenel (Open Badge Factory, Finland)

November - 8

Unleash Recognition, Empower Learning: Your Journey to the Badge Quality Label

Sandra Zoomers (Cities of Learning Network, NL) , Nerijus Kriauciunas (Awero, LI)

A Practical Guide To AI Tools To Fast-track RPL Processes

Kathryn McGilvray (eLearning Educational Solutions Pty Ltd, Australia)

LinkedClaims Intro & Demonstration

Tara Rodoni (Sage Education Marketing, United States of America;) Mark Lester (FourthRev) Maired Nic Giolla Mhichíl (Dublin City University)

Civics Credentialing - Recognition for Democracy in the United States

Don Presant (Learning Agents, Canada)

Introducing LAiSER: A New Approach for Linking Skills Across Taxonomies

Mike Sanders, Kyle Albert, Thomas Weko (George Washington University, United States of America)

Academic Programme Recognition for Industry Learners (APRIL)

Christine McCabe (Atlantic Technological University, Ireland)

Intersection Of Programme Design and Lifelong Learning Journeys: Models, Recognition And Benefits In Online Education

Matt Cornock (University of Leeds, United Kingdom)

The Evolution of Open Learning: Preserving the Original Ideology and Integrity of Open Learning and Expanding Recognition Beyond Formal Assessment

Tara Rodoni (Sage Education Marketing, United States of America) Mark Lester (FourthRevMaired) Nic Giolla Mhichíl 'Dublin City University)

Open Badges as the "Basic Unit" for Continuing and Professional Education Certificates on a Large Scale

Luc Jarry-Lacombe, & Alexis Berolatti (BCdiploma, France)

Recognition as Pedagogy – Reframing Micro-credentials and Badging in Higher Education

Tannis Morgan, Adrian Lipsett (Vancouver Community College, Canada)

Trauma-Centred RPL Practises and Programming

Jayne Schrantz (RUN Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R., China)

MMH - MICOO Microcredentials Mini Hackathon

Stefano Tirati(Learningdigital, Italy) Oonagh Mc Girr (World Alliance for Microcredentials Foundation, The Netherlands) Carlo Cavicchioli (AZULchain, Portugal)

Creating a National Qualifications Framework in the United States

Melanie Gottlieb (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), USA)

World Café

Doug Belshaw (We are Open Coop, UK) Don Presant (Learning Agents, Canada) Serge Ravet (Reconnaître, France) Philippe Petitqueux (Reconnaître, France)

Recognition at the Workplace: Open Panel

Fatma Bensalem, (Agence Française de Normalisation (AFNOR), France) Manish Padharia, (ARaymond, India) Irene Sheridan, (Munster Technological University, Ireland) Eric Giraudin (Programme AVENIR(s) France 2030) Jeremy McQuigge, (Council Advancing Work-Based Learning, Canada)

Key Takeaways from ePIC 2024

ePIC Participants

Signature of the Paris Declaration on the Equality of Recognition Practices

ePIC Participants

Credits for video recordings