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Open Badges is the name of a group of specifications and open technical standards originally developed by the Mozilla Foundation with funding from the MacArthur Foundation. The Open Badges standard describes a method for packaging information about accomplishments, embedding it into portable image files as a digital badge, and establishing an infrastructure for badge validation. The standard was originally maintained by the Badge Alliance Standard Working Group, but transitioned officially to the IMS Global Learning Consortium as of January 1, 2017. | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozilla_Open_Badges Open Badges] is the name of a group of specifications and open technical standards originally developed by the Mozilla Foundation with funding from the MacArthur Foundation. The Open Badges standard describes a method for packaging information about accomplishments, embedding it into portable image files as a digital badge, and establishing an infrastructure for badge validation. The standard was originally maintained by the Badge Alliance Standard Working Group, but transitioned officially to the IMS Global Learning Consortium as of January 1, 2017. | ||
Open Badges represent a more detailed picture than a CV or résumé as they can be presented in ever-changing combinations, creating a constantly evolving picture of a person’s lifelong learning. | Open Badges represent a more detailed picture than a CV or résumé as they can be presented in ever-changing combinations, creating a constantly evolving picture of a person’s lifelong learning. | ||
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We at Sugar Labs have articulated many talented active contributors. Still, historically we have failed to retain many of them. With the implementation of alternative programs like the Open Badges, we will try to revert this trend. | We at Sugar Labs have articulated many talented active contributors. Still, historically we have failed to retain many of them. With the implementation of alternative programs like the Open Badges, we will try to revert this trend. | ||
The Open Badges program at Sugar Labs has the intention of reflecting openly individual or collective expertise over a specific project, team or task. Reflection is one of the main principles embedded on Sugar's | The Open Badges program at Sugar Labs has the intention of reflecting openly individual or collective expertise over a specific project, team or task. Reflection is one of the main principles embedded on Sugar's design, so reflecting collective and individual accomplishments is a logical step for Sugar Labs. | ||
For the Open Badges implementation team, main challenge and opportunity may be the fact that there is several graphical work inherently attached to the creation and maintenance of the Badges. Also possible integrations with Sugar, Sugar Network, Sugarizer, Sugar Blend, etc. | For the Open Badges implementation team, main challenge and opportunity may be the fact that there is several graphical work inherently attached to the creation and maintenance of the Badges. Also possible integrations with Sugar, Sugar Network, Sugarizer, Sugar Blend, etc. | ||
Open Badges are here formulated to recognize the value of the infrastructure team and key project team leaders. Thanks to infrastructure team there is a level of service that allows us to be constantly in the air to interact with each other, with the code and with our users. Thanks to our key project team leaders, Sugar adapts and evolves to specific cases of use. This interaction and close support can only enrich our upstream main project. | Open Badges are here formulated to recognize the value of the infrastructure team and promote the work of key project team leaders. Thanks to infrastructure team there is a level of service that allows us to be constantly in the air to interact with each other, with the code and with our users. Thanks to our key project team leaders, Sugar adapts and evolves to specific cases of use. This interaction and close support can only enrich our upstream main project. | ||
Still, Sugar labs is a dynamic entity and should avoid labor relationships. Instead, the adoption of "retributions by merit" and/or "awards" policies are more suitable. | Still, Sugar labs is a dynamic entity and should avoid labor relationships. Instead, the adoption of "retributions by merit" and/or "awards" policies are more suitable. | ||
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=== Stipends for Badge Holders === | === Stipends for Badge Holders === | ||
Open Badges proposal contemplates to open channels for resources to flow to active contributors in need that have been awarded with a yearly Open Badge. All Badges have by default an optional monthly stipend of US$ _____ attached. | Open Badges proposal contemplates to open channels for resources to flow to active contributors in need that have been awarded with a yearly Open Badge. All Badges have by default an optional monthly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stipend stipend] of US$ _____ attached. | ||
Each active contributor nominated will need to clearly state it's decision to accept the stipend by writing "yes to the Stipend, thanks!", after their name in the following list. For the 2017 pilot the deadline to state personal decisions to accept the stipend is _______ of 2017. | Each active contributor nominated will need to clearly state it's decision to accept the stipend by writing "yes to the Stipend, thanks!", after their name in the following list. For the 2017 pilot the deadline to state personal decisions to accept the stipend is _______ of 2017. | ||
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Members and non members of Sugar Labs have recommended the following reading about sustainability in Open Source: | Members and non members of Sugar Labs have recommended the following reading about sustainability in Open Source: | ||
[https://fordfoundcontentthemes.blob.core.windows.net/media/2976/roads-and-bridges-the-unseen-labor-behind-our-digital-infrastructure.pdf "Roads and Bridges: The Unseen Labor Behind Our Digital Infrastructure"] by Nadia Eghbal. | |||
Please share your thoughts on the discussion page. | Please share your thoughts on the discussion page. | ||