Status: closed
Background
During the winter and spring of 2020–2021, the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, working with sector stakeholders and partners, developed a Micro-credential Framework for B.C to support a coordinated and consistent approach to the development and delivery of micro-credentials across B.C.’s public post-secondary system. As this work took place, it was recognized that some components of the framework required additional research. Consequently, research took place in the winter of 2021–2022.
As a result of this work, it was identified that additional resources and professional development about the design, delivery, and implementation of micro-credentials in the B.C. context would be useful to the province’s post-secondary sector. The Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training and BCcampus have identified two initiatives to meet this need:
- Providing a Micro-credential Toolkit for B.C. Post Secondary Institutions, which will be an adaptation of eCampusOntario’s Open Micro-credential Toolkit
- Develop and deliver a comprehensive one-day online workshop focused on competencies and Micro-credentials to be held in Winter 2023
This expression of interest is to identify qualified individuals to advise on both initiatives. The expected frequency of meetings is once per month beginning in November and continuing until February 2023. Both written and verbal feedback are valued, so consultation might be in either meeting or written format. The agenda for each meeting will be sent beforehand.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
BCcampus is committed to inclusion. From the workplace to our learning spaces, we value diversity and are actively working to decolonize our organization and the ways in which we collaborate with others. We believe that a more diverse team will help us better support the individuals and communities we work with. Please find the BCcampus definitions of equity, diversity, and inclusion on our website.
Expectations and Requirements of Selected Applicants
The following commitments and actions are expected of successful applicants:
- Consultation as a group (maximum one virtual meeting per month or individual consultations by email as needed) to
- Advise the author who is adapting the Micro-credential Toolkit in consultation on areas that are applicable to B.C. post-secondary institutions.
- Advise the BCcampus project manager who is organizing the one-day online competency workshop on the design and content of this professional development opportunity, including suggested guest speakers.
Application Process
Please email an expression of interest using this Application Template [PDF] as a guide to the project manager rmckerlich@bccampus.ca. Note: you can use any format you like (e.g., document, video, story, audio file). Creativity is welcomed. Regardless of the format, all applications will be evaluated using the same standards & criteria.
Review and Selection Process
Applications will be evaluated by an internal review committee based on the following criteria:
- Experience: Applicants have experience designing, developing, implementing, or taking a micro-credential in B.C.
- Role: How do you experience micro-credentials? As an administrator? Instructional designer? Learner? We would like to get a mix of roles so the resulting resources are useful to everyone.
- Knowledge: Applicants are aware of what’s needed in B.C. right now to move our micro-credential path forward.
We value lived experiences; Indigenous or racialized, neurodiverse, or differently abled perspectives improve the offerings and make them more widely embraced.
Questions?
If you have questions, please email Ross McKerlich, project manager, Collaborative Projects & Indigenous Engagement, at rmckerlich@bccampus.ca.