Rob Stewart

I’ve been crazy about technology since I was kid. But my real passion is helping people use it in meaningful, safe and positive ways.

Several 3D rendered badges floating in a dynamic arrangement, with digital circuits and verification data streams flowing between them. The badges have different colors (turquoise, orange, purple, pink). Metadata and verification symbols orbit the badges in white text against a deep blue background and tech circuit patterns.

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Why Open Badges?

27 November 2024 | 4 min read

Explore the benefits of Open Badges, how they transform informal workplace learning into visible achievements and why their attached evidence creates more meaningful recognition than traditional certificates or digital badges.

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Designing Open Badges

23 November 2024 | 18 min read

Design Open Badges that drive real outcomes and deliver business value. In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to create badges with clear criteria and evidence requirements, ensuring they recognize meaningful workplace skills and achievements.

Several 3D rendered badges floating in a dynamic arrangement, with digital circuits and verification data streams flowing between them. The badges have different colors (turquoise, orange, purple, pink). Metadata and verification symbols orbit the badges in white text against a deep blue background and tech circuit patterns.

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What is an Open Badge?

20 November 2024 | 3 min read

Read about what makes Open Badges unique, their technical structure and how they enable issuers to recognize informal achievements and continuous learning with portable digital credentials that include real evidence.

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Open Badges explainer for L&D

15 October 2024 | 22 min read

Discover how Open Badges can recognize and validate skills in workplace learning. In this introduction, we’ll explore what Open Badges are, how they work and how they can be applied in your learning design to acknowledge both formal and informal achievements.

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Workplace learning: Why the responsibility rests with the learner

25 May 2023 | 5 min read

Who really holds the reins when it comes to learning in the workplace? We often look to learning providers and managers, but perhaps it’s time we shifted our focus to the ones in the driver’s seat: the learners themselves.

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Managing the risks around AI chatbots in learning experiences

23 May 2023 | 3 min read

In this blog post, I delve into critical questions, exploring the reliability of AI in learning experiences and propose ways to manage the risks involved.

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Train your own AI with Writesonic’s new no-code chatbot

21 May 2023 | 3 min read

Interested in creating a personalised AI chatbot without the technical hassle? It’s simpler than you might think with Botsonic.

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CPD points: A scoreboard that misses the point of learning

21 May 2023 | 4 min read

Are CPD points truly reflecting your professional growth? Discover the often overlooked flaws in the CPD points system and explore why real-world skills and performance improvement offer a more meaningful measure of your professional journey.