Bienvenue à l’édition de septembre du « Digitary Digest » !

Bienvenue à l’édition de septembre du « Digitary Digest » !

In today’s fast-paced world, continuous learning has become more important than ever before. Not only are technological advancements happening at an accelerated pace, but they’re also anticipated to reshape millions of jobs over the next decade, according to the European Commission. Because of this, individuals need to keep themselves updated with the latest skills and knowledge to stay competitive in the job market. 

But, how can educational institutions and university registrars motivate students to pursue continuous learning when learners don’t see the immediate value in doing so? Read on to find out how organisations across the educational realm are using digital credentials to support and motivate students along their lifelong learning journeys.

IHEA Members Live on My Equals

Bonjour,

Bienvenue à l’édition de septembre du « Digitary Digest » ! 

Alors que Digitary par Parchment continue d’innover et d’évoluer, il nous fait grand plaisir de partager avec vous certaines des dernières mises à jour et fonctionnalités, ainsi que des nouvelles intéressantes d’un peu partout dans le monde. 

Que se passe-t-il à l’échelle mondiale ?

 

L’accord des universités australiennes

Le rapport intérimaire du ministère australien de l’Éducation souligne la nécessité d’un passeport de compétences national. 

Pour en savoir davantage  >> (en anglais seulement)

La déclaration de Groningue

Réunion annuelle du réseau.

Cette année, la réunion annuelle du réseau de la déclaration de Groningue (RDG) aura lieu du 16 au 19 octobre, à Amman, en Jordanie. En tant que parrains de longue date du RDG, nous serons très heureux de parler de l’avenir des documents d’études numériques auprès de dirigeants du domaine de l’enseignement. 

Pour en savoir davantage >> (en anglais seulement)

Le profil personnalisé

Lancé en juin pour les établissements d’enseignement CORE et My eQuals – le profil personnalisé constitue la plus récente fonctionnalité en termes d’amélioration des options de partage de documents d’études par leurs titulaires.

À même le portail étudiant, les profils personnalisés permettent aux étudiant⋅e⋅s de rassembler leurs réalisations académiques et de les partager, de pair avec des renseignements à leur propos. 

Pour visionner >> (en anglais seulement)

Le passeport virtuel de compétences pour les microcertifications – un projet MesCertifMCPour en savoir davantage

Compte tenu de l’importance croissante des microcertifications, le gouvernement de l’Ontario a financé un projet visant à faire avancer leur développement à l’échelle de la province. Le projet du passeport virtuel de compétences de MesCertifMC a été lancé pour répondre à ce besoin et ainsi aider les établissements à enrichir leur utilisation des microcertifications. En plus d’accroître l’adoption des microcertifications par les établissements de l’Ontario, l’une des principales caractéristiques de ce projet pilote était d’offrir la possibilité d’émettre des attestations vérifiables du W3C dans des portefeuilles étudiants numériques. Qu’est-ce que cela signifie pour les étudiant⋅e⋅s et les établissements d’enseignement ? Essentiellement, que la plateforme offre désormais des options supplémentaires aux étudiant⋅e⋅s en vue de la prochaine vague de partage de documents numériques. En plus de pouvoir continuer à partager leurs documents d’études de manière sécurisée à l’aide des fonctionnalités existantes, les étudiant⋅e⋅s auront désormais la possibilité et l’autonomie de conserver la preuve de ces documents dans un portefeuille numérique sécurisé qui peut être vérifié sans contact auprès de MesCertifMC ou de l’établissement émetteur. 

Les établissements d’enseignement postsecondaire de la Nouvelle-Écosse procéderont tous à la mise en œuvre de MesCertifMC 

La Nouvelle-Écosse, une province reconnue pour l’excellence de ses établissements d’enseignement postsecondaire, a fait une avancée gigantesque en matière de modernisation de ses infrastructures académiques. Tous les établissements d’enseignement postsecondaire publics de la province se préparent à intégrer la plateforme MesCertifMC. Cette mise en œuvre, facilitée par un effort de collaboration avec le Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents (CONSUP) et EduNova, change la donne. La Nouvelle-Écosse s’est maintenant dotée d’un cadre numérique robuste qui simplifiera les processus tels que les admissions, les inscriptions et les octrois de diplômes. De plus, ce système est conçu pour appuyer les étudiant⋅e⋅s en facilitant leur transition du milieu scolaire vers celui de l’emploi, avec des démarches plus fluides et intégrées.

 

Des établissements d’enseignement testent le service de vérification d’obtention de diplômes 

L’un des aspects les plus critiques pour les diplômé⋅e⋅s et pour les employeurs est celui de la vérification de l’obtention de diplômes. Dans un monde en proie à la désinformation, il est primordial de pouvoir garantir l’authenticité des certifications. Entre en scène le service de vérification de l’obtention de diplômes. 

Cette nouvelle fonctionnalité a été méticuleusement conçue pour offrir aux recruteurs et aux employeurs une méthode simple pour confirmer l’obtention d’un diplôme. Présentement, les établissements d’enseignement sont occupés à saisir des données de diplomation et à tester rigoureusement la fonctionnalité pour en vérifier l’exactitude et la fiabilité. Une fois rendu public sous le nom de « Vérifier MesCertifMC », ce service renforcera la confiance dans le système d’émission de diplômes numériques, comblant ainsi le fossé entre les diplômé⋅e⋅s et les employeurs potentiels. 

Le cas exemplaire de BBI-TAITE My eQuals – Réduire les coûts et améliorer l’efficacité – Pour en savoir davantage

Une preuve de plus que nos solutions sont pour tous les établissements d’enseignement – Webinaire Pathway Colleges – Pour en savoir davantage 

Congrès et événements – L’équipe a récemment participé à ITECA, à TAFECreates2023 et au congrès HoSA 2023, pour n’en nommer que quelques-uns ! – Pour en savoir davantage

L’équipe CORE sélectionne deux heureux⋅se⋅s gagnant⋅e⋅s lors du congrès annuel de l’Association of University Administrators. – Pour en savoir davantage

L’équipe CORE a un impact énorme au marathon de programmation Hackathon 2023 de Parchment ! – Pour en savoir davantage

Ensemble, nous transformons le paysage éducatif. Merci de nous accompagner dans cette aventure !

Communiquez avec notre équipe.

 Digitary by Parchment

How Institutions Are Leveraging AI in Education To Support Learners

How Institutions Are Leveraging AI in Education To Support Learners

How Institutions Are Leveraging AI in Education To Support Learners

In today’s fast-paced world, continuous learning has become more important than ever before. Not only are technological advancements happening at an accelerated pace, but they’re also anticipated to reshape millions of jobs over the next decade, according to the European Commission. Because of this, individuals need to keep themselves updated with the latest skills and knowledge to stay competitive in the job market. 

But, how can educational institutions and university registrars motivate students to pursue continuous learning when learners don’t see the immediate value in doing so? Read on to find out how organisations across the educational realm are using digital credentials to support and motivate students along their lifelong learning journeys.

IHEA Members Live on My Equals

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds considerable potential to address some of the most pressing challenges in the modern educational space. This includes enabling personalised learning experiences, automating administrative tasks, innovating teaching practices and facilitating data-driven insights to enhance student performance — to name a few.

However, accelerated technological developments are accompanied by inherent risks and challenges — outpacing policy debates and regulation frameworks — that organisations will need to consider throughout AI tool adoption. 

With this in mind, we’re exploring the value, and drawbacks, associated with AI solutions in an educational setting to help you determine if this tech is the right direction for your institution.

The growth of AI in the higher education sector  

AI in higher education (i.e., the utilisation of artificial intelligence technologies to enhance different aspects of the learning experience) has witnessed accelerated adoption and use in the past few years. In fact, according to a report by Global Market Insights, AI in the education market is predicted to exceed $80 billion by 2030. This expedited growth is attributed to a few main reasons:

  • Advancements in AI technology, such as improved algorithms and increased computing power, have enabled accessibility and educational integration.
  • Digital data and the ability of AI to process and analyse this information are increasingly available, opening up new possibilities for data-driven insights to inform educational practices. 
  • Institutions believe AI can help address complex challenges in the sector, all while providing more personalised learning and efficient administration.

These driving factors are quickly fueling growth as educators seek to improve both the learning experience and student outcomes. As AI continues to evolve and new applications emerge, the higher education industry will likely witness further exploration and integration of these technologies.

Key uses of AI adoption for your institution 

A study from IDC and Microsoft covering 509 higher education institutions found that nearly all respondents (99.4%) believe AI will be instrumental to the university’s competitiveness in the next few years. With the primary goals of boosting student results, enabling the future workforce and driving innovation, let’s take a closer look at how an educational institution can leverage artificial intelligence for success:

  • Personalised learning: An AI-powered learning platform has the functionality to analyse student data to deliver customised content, adaptive assessments and recommendations that collectively tailor the learning experience to a student’s individual needs — supporting long-term engagement and performance. 
  • Intelligent tutoring systems: To supplement traditional classroom instructions, universities are progressively turning to virtual tutors and chatbots for support, providing learners with real-time help, answering questions, offering explanations and guiding them through complex subject matter more successfully. In fact, a survey from Intelligent revealed a shift in tutoring resources, with 75% of respondents reporting they preferred ChatGPT as an educational tool to relying solely on human tutors.
  • Predictive analytics: Institutions can leverage an AI algorithm to analyse student data and predict student performance. This opens the door for educators and organisational leaders to identify at-risk students and consider intervention strategies early on, promoting higher retention rates and academic success. 
  • Automated grading and feedback: With the help of AI, teachers and administrators can introduce systems to automatically grade objective assignments. This is a great option to not only provide students with instant feedback but also save instructors valuable time — giving them the space necessary to focus on the human-centric aspects of the job. 

Considering the potential drawbacks of AI in education 

From teaching and learning to admissions and grading, AI systems are infiltrating higher education. But, as the potential and use of this tech grows, more questions and concerns are being raised at the same time. Widely speculated shortcomings of cutting-edge technology in higher education include:

  • Privacy and security concerns: Because AI implementation requires the collection and analysis of a massive amount of learner data, there are increasing security concerns about possible data privacy issues, security breaches or even the misuse of sensitive information. 
  • Ethical factors: Some of the largest barriers to AI adoption are ethical questions regarding data usage, algorithm bias and the possibility of automation replacing human interaction. This has quickly led to sector-wide anxieties about the equity, fairness and overall impact of new tech on higher education. 
  • Cost and resource constraints: While the benefits of AI tools can be promising, implementing them often requires a significant financial investment for universities. The required infrastructure, software and training costs of introducing solutions effectively can be challenging for institutions with limited budgets and resources. 
  • Lack of standardisation and best practices: The growth of AI may be explosive, but it’s still a relatively new addition to the field of education. As such, it’s no surprise that the rapidly evolving nature of this tech has made it challenging for agencies and institutions to keep pace with establishing standard practices, guidelines and benchmarks for ethical use and quality assurance. 

Future-proofing your institution with digital solutions 

Ultimately, AI technology for the education industry demonstrates a clear potential to revolutionise the teaching and learning experience, while posing a unique set of challenges that will require attention and consideration along the way. However, the projected growth of these solutions indicates that AI isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon. With proper planning and a balanced approach, teams can leverage AI tech to achieve organisational goals while empowering students to succeed. 

As your institution embarks on its digital transformation journey, digital credentialing solutions like Digitary by Parchment can play a pivotal role in supporting and promoting your online strategies. Our platform enables learners, institutions and employers alike to issue, manage and verify digital credentials with ease — while ensuring authenticity and accessibility. With decades of experience providing credentialing support to leading institutions, you can promote transparency, enhance employability prospects for learners and enable lifelong learning opportunities. 

Ready to embrace the digital age and strengthen learning experiences with help from Digitary? Submit an enquiry today to get started.

Recent MyCreds & Digitary By Parchment Initiatives

Recent MyCreds & Digitary By Parchment Initiatives

Recent MyCreds & Digitary By Parchment Initiatives

In today’s fast-paced world, continuous learning has become more important than ever before. Not only are technological advancements happening at an accelerated pace, but they’re also anticipated to reshape millions of jobs over the next decade, according to the European Commission. Because of this, individuals need to keep themselves updated with the latest skills and knowledge to stay competitive in the job market. 

But, how can educational institutions and university registrars motivate students to pursue continuous learning when learners don’t see the immediate value in doing so? Read on to find out how organisations across the educational realm are using digital credentials to support and motivate students along their lifelong learning journeys.

IHEA Members Live on My Equals

In an age dominated by digital transformation, institutions, employers, and learners alike crave efficient, transparent, and secure solutions for education and credentialing. This is precisely what Digitary by Parchment and ARUCC (Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada) aim for when we refine and improve the MyCreds platform. Through our collaborative efforts, three new initiatives have been recently launched that are set to keep MyCreds as the number one choice for Canadian Institutions.

Virtual Skills Passport (Micro-Credentials Pilot)

With the growing importance of micro-credentials, the Ontario government funded a project to advance the development of micro-credentials in Ontario. The MyCreds Virtual Skills Passport pilot project was initiated to address this need and to support institutions in broadening their use of micro-credentials. 

In addition to expanding the adoption of micro-credentials by Ontario institutions, one of the key features of this pilot was to deliver the ability to issue W3C Verifiable Credentials into Digital Learner Wallets. But what does this mean for students and institutions? In essence, the platform now provides additional options for learners ready for the next wave of digital credential sharing. Learners can continue to securely share their documents using existing functionality but now also have the ability and autonomy to‌ hold proof of their documents in a secure digital wallet that can be verified without contact with MyCreds or the issuing institution. 

Nova Scotia’s Leap Towards Digital Transformation With MyCreds

Nova Scotia, a province known for its top-tier post-secondary institutions, took a monumental step forward in modernizing its academic infrastructure. Every public post-secondary institution in the province is now preparing to incorporate the MyCreds platform.

This implementation, facilitated through a collaborative effort with the Council of Nova Scotia University Presidents (CONSUP) and EduNova, is game-changing. It means that Nova Scotia has now equipped itself with a robust digital framework that will streamline processes like admissions, registrations, and graduations. Moreover, this system is geared to support students as they transition from their academic life into the workforce, providing a smoother, more integrated journey for all learners.

Introducing the Graduate Verification Service

One of the most critical aspects for both graduates and employers is the verification of academic credentials. In a world rife with misinformation, ensuring the authenticity of qualifications is paramount. Enter the Graduate Verification Service.

This new feature has been meticulously designed to offer recruiters and employers a straightforward method to confirm a learner’s official graduation status. Currently, institutions are busy inputting their graduation data, rigorously testing the service to guarantee accuracy and reliability. Once it’s publicly released under the name “MyCreds Verify”, this service will instill further trust in the digital credentialing system, bridging the gap between graduates and potential employers.

Embrace Innovation With Digitary by Parchment

The realm of education and credentialing is in constant flux, and to stay ahead, we must embrace innovation. The enhancements made to the MyCreds platform, thanks to the concerted efforts of Digitary by Parchment and ARUCC, are a testament to what collaboration and forward-thinking can achieve.

Are you an institution or employer keen to dive into the future of digital credentials? Discover more about how Digitary by Parchment can transform your educational experience and professional journey. Get in touch with us today to learn more!