Edtalk Australia

In this episode Luke and Mat discuss student agency in schools, why it is important, and how it continues to evolve in Schools, as well as a long discussion and look under the hood of the Micro-credential program Mat and Luke are implementing in 2021. Including: What do Micro-credentials mean for students? The types of micro-credentials being run. Opening up students to life skills, vocational skills and career pathways beyond their typical academic subjects. The shift from teacher to facilitator and the subtle differences. The challenges in finding teachers within schools to facilitate micro-credentials How Micro-credentials might help break down ATAR The challenges and difficulties in running a micro-credential program.  The breakdown of binary pathways for students. Where the future of micro-credentials might lead us. If you'd like to know more about micro-credentials in schools, you can connect with us at LinkedIn: Luke Callier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljcallier/ Mathew Irving - https:/