Earning Criteria

• Created or modified 3 learning activities for the online environment, each of which:  (1) applied a learning theory appropriate for the age and developmental level of the target learners, (2) included a rationale for choice of learning theory, and (3) included instruction directions and materials consistent with the chosen theory and age group.
• Developed instructional materials to help those who teach or develop online educational materials for a specific k-12 audience to understand and apply a learning theory. The materials:  (1) were designed to help educators align the needs of a specific, k-12 audience and online learning experiences, (2) described at least one, specific learning theory for pK-12 learners, (3) shared one or more examples of how the theory could be applied in practice, and (4) included a brief "take-away" item.
• Reflected on one of the learning activities submitted as evidence for this competency and addressed how the chosen learning theory: (1) informed the learning activity design, (2) provided a high-quality and high-impact learning experience for a pK-12 audience, (3) supported a learning advantage to developing this activity in the online learning environment, and (4) changed or enlightened the badge holder's understanding of the value of this learning theory.