Fanfarelli, J.R. & McDaniel, R. (2019).Designing Effective Digital Badges – Applications for Learning London: Routledge.
Designing Effective Digital Badges is a hands-on guide to the principles, implementation, and assessment of digital badging systems. Based on the authors understanding of the fundamental concepts and research-based characteristics of effective badge design, this book uses concrete examples to convey the advantages and challenges of badging and showcase its application across a variety of contexts. Professionals in education, game development, mobile app development, and formal education will find strategies for practices such as credentialing, goal setting, and motivation of their students. They will also deepen their understanding of the challenges of this work, including both ensuring validity and gaining acceptance.