Digital Educator Recognition Program
MassCUE would like to recognize educators as lifelong learners with our new micro-credentialing program. Earn up to four badge levels, along with added benefits to your MassCUE membership! Display badges earned proudly on your website, social media and other forms of digital communication!
This four-level program is available to all MassCUE members at no cost during the introductory roll out of the program. Many of the module tasks are embedded in the Hoonuit platform that is included in every MassCUE membership! After completion and review of each badge level, an educator will receive PDPs as well as a badge within a three-week period after completion and approval from the MassCUE PD Committee. We encourage participants to earn all four badges.
Get started with the Level 1 Badge today!
Level 1 Badge: Explorer
Complete the designated modules using the self-paced Hoonuit online learning system and earn your first badge. (9 PDPs)
Getting Started:
Complete the Digital Educator Level 1 Registration Form
Sign in to Hoonuit with your email and the password provided to you when you joined MassCUE
Search for the MassCUE Pathway
Complete the following modules:
- Introduction to SAMR
- 4 C’s of 21st Century Learning
- Final Evidence
If you are having difficulty logging into your Hoonuit account, please email Ingrid Eppelsheimer
Level 2 Badge: Apprentice
Complete designated tasks to earn your second badge and certificate. (12 PDPs)
Please complete the Level 1 Explorer Program prior to beginning Level 2.
To access Level 2: Complete the Digital Educator Level 2 Registration Form
Sign in to Hoonuit with your email and the password provided to you when you joined MassCUE Search for the MassCUE Pathway
Complete the following modules:
- Use Technology to Support and Fulfill Student Standards
- 21st Century Skills and Concepts
- The Social and Interactive Web: Web 2.0
- Reflection and Completion
If you are having difficulty logging into your Hoonuit account, please email Ingrid Eppelsheimer
Level 3 Badge: Integrator
Complete designated tasks to earn your third badge and certificate. (15 PDPs)
Please complete the Level 1 Explorer and Level 2 Apprentice Programs prior to beginning Level 3.
To access Level 3: Complete the Digital Educator Level 3 Registration Form
Sign in to Hoonuit with your email and the password provided to you when you joined MassCUE
Search for the MassCUE Integrator Pathway
Complete the following modules:
Module 1: Project Based Learning Module 2: Social Emotional Learning Module 3: Assistive Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities Module 4: Integration Lesson Plan and Completion Form
If you are having difficulty logging into your Hoonuit account, please email ieppelsheimer@masscue.org
Level 4 Badge: Mentor – Available now! Complete designated tasks to earn your fourth and final badge and certificate. (15 PDPs)
Please complete the Level 1 Explorer, Level 2 Apprentice, and Level 3 Integrator programs prior to beginning Level 4.
To access Level 4: Complete the Digital Educator Level 4 Registration Form
Sign in to Hoonuit with your email and the password provided to you when you joined MassCUE.
Search for the MassCUE Level 4 Mentor Pathway
Complete the following modules: Module 1 – Leadership in 21st Century Education Module 2 – Mentorship and Reflection As part of Module 2 (and as criteria needed to complete the MassCUE Digital Recognition Program) participants must facilitate a mentorship opportunity for other educators. Mentorship performance options include:
– Host a MassCUE Learning Tour – Host a MassCUE Virtual CUEup – Present about tech leadership at a MassCUE event – Create a webinar about educational technology and/or leadership to share with MassCUE community Co-host Get a CUE Podcast about educational technology and/or leadership – Serve on a MassCUE Committee
Mentorship opportunities must be completed within 6 months of completing the Level 4 — Mentor – Hoonuit module. (Minimum 3 hours for preparation and execution)
If you are having difficulty logging into your Hoonuit account or have any questions, please email ieppelsheimer@masscue.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are micro credentials?
Micro-credentials may be used to demonstrate to anyone that you’ve mastered a certain skill set. Because of this, micro-credentials are useful for those seeking employment or career advancement opportunities. Source: What is Micro Credentialing?
Q. Do I have to be a MassCUE member to participate?
Yes, all participants must be members of MassCUE in order to gain free access to Hoonuit and to earn MassCUE badges.
Q. Do I need to complete the all the levels and in the order listed above?
Yes. We acknowledge that some levels may be easier for the more experienced educator, however, attaining each level shows us further evidence of life-long learning.
Q. Is there a cost?
No, but you must be a MassCUE member.
Q. Do I pay for membership in Hoonuit in order to complete the modules?
No, it is part of your membership. Once you join MassCUE you should have been given an account.
Q. How do I log into Hoonuit?
Each MassCUE member is given a Hoonuit account when he/she joins MassCUE. If you no longer have your Hoonuit membership email and password, please email Ingrid Eppelsheimer at ieppelsheimer@masscue.org
Please contact Rochelle Cooper at rcooper@masscue.org for more information
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