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The Making After-School Cool Podcast is an essential part of the CASE for Kids push to increase the awareness of resources that improve quality in the after-school and out-of-school time field. Join Mike Wilson and field experts as they discuss best practices, the growth mindset, project-based learning, social emotional learning, restorative practices and student engagement all with after-school providers in mind. Brought to you by Case4Kids
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Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Today’s topic focuses on a project CASE for Kids is implementing. The Level Up Houston initiative provide students with the opportunity to earn digital badges for completion of an activity or task. A digital badge gives learners a method to convey their abilities in a way that is simple, trusted and can be easily validated. To discuss the Level Up Houston initiative is Mark Niles, CASE for Kids Manager of College and Career Readiness.
During this podcast you will learn the following:
- What is the Level Up Houston initiative
- What is digital badging
- How will digital badging play a role with Level up Houston
- What are the benefits for students earning a digital badge?
- What other assistance will be needed to continue the initiative’s progress.
Guest
To discuss the Level Up Houston initiative is Mark Niles, CASE for Kids Manager of College and Career Readiness. Prior to working with CASE. Mark worked with Hooson ISD for 10 years and was the Director of the Houston Urban debate league for approximately 3 years. He lives in Houston with his wife and two kids.
Resources
Mark Niles
713-696-1346
Mike Wilson
mwilson@hcde-texas.org
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
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