ABSTRACT

This case study describes the use of digital badges in non-credit, just-in-time, short courses that target horticulture skills for the home gardener or green industry professional. Learners are able to sign up for individual badges, bundles of badges, or the full program. The badge management suite, CSULogic, was developed through an innovative public/private partnership with RelevanceLogic, Inc. This software allows for automation of badge delivery, integration with existing systems, and is agnostic to learning management systems and student information systems, allowing for deployment across sectors and industries outside of higher education. Approximately one-third of learners are awarded badges by assessment performance.