{"682599":{"#nid":"682599","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Named Finalist in 2025 Learning Impact Awards by 1EdTech","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has been named a finalist in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.1edtech.org\/li\/awards\/2025\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E2025 Learning Impact Awards\u003C\/a\u003E presented by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.1edtech.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E1EdTech\u003C\/a\u003E, a global nonprofit committed to advancing educational technology innovation. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding, innovative uses of teaching and learning technology that address the most pressing challenges in education and lifelong learning.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s selection as one of seventeen finalists highlights the Institute\u2019s continued leadership in leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance learning and underscores its commitment to creating real-world solutions that empower students, faculty, and educators.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EThe public is invited to help select an honoree \u2013 through \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/survey.alchemer.com\/s3\/8337719\/lia2025vote\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eonline vote\u003C\/a\u003E \u2013 in each of three \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.1edtech.org\/li\/learning-impact-trend-framework\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELearning Impact Trend\u003C\/a\u003E categories: Learning Environment Infrastructure; Teaching and Learning Innovation; and Educational Insight, Attainment, and Planning. Georgia Tech\u2019s Digital Credential Journey: An Evolution from Internal to External Learner Badge Use, is a finalist in the latter category.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022It is an honor to be named a finalist in the Learning Impact Awards,\u0022 said Ronnie Godshalk, associate dean of Learning Systems for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/lifetimelearning.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECollege of Lifetime Learning\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0022The College, in partnership with the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.oit.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOffice of Information Technology\u003C\/a\u003E (OIT) and early adopters across Georgia Tech, remains committed to validating learning outcomes and supporting learners throughout their educational and professional journeys. Digital credentialing is a key strategy in this effort.\u0022\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech\u0027s recognition as a finalist in the awards reflects the hard work and creativity of its faculty, staff, and students who are dedicated to shaping the future of learning,\u201d said Warren Goetzel, director of Academic Technology and Engagement for OIT and director of External and Faculty Engagement for the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/c21u.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECenter for 21st Century Universities\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cIt is also a reflection of our successful office partnerships that continually work to transform education through innovation.\u0022\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EVoting for the Impact Learning Awards is open at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/1edtech.org\/li\/awards\/2025\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E1edtech.org\/li\/awards\/2025\u003C\/a\u003E and will close on Wednesday, June 4, at noon (EDT). Winners will be announced June 5 at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/web.cvent.com\/event\/601f2506-959f-4e00-93d9-24e0e1fae80c\/summary\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E2025 Learning Impact Conference\u003C\/a\u003E in Indianapolis.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EUpdate \u2013\u0026nbsp;June 6, 2025: Georgia Tech received an \u0027\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.1edtech.org\/li\/awards\/2025\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EHonorable Mention\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u0027 for its Learning Impact Awards project submission.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech has been named a finalist in the 2025 Learning Impact Awards in the Educational Insight, Attainment, and Planning category.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The public is invited to help select an honoree in each of three awards categories by online vote. The Institute is up for top honors in Educational Insight, Attainment, and Planning."}],"uid":"34932","created_gmt":"2025-05-29 22:23:49","changed_gmt":"2025-06-24 18:44:12","author":"Courtney Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-05-29T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-05-29T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677156":{"id":"677156","type":"video","title":"Georgia Tech\u2019s Digital Credential Journey: An Evolution from Internal to External Learner Badge Use","body":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has been named a finalist in the 2025 Learning Impact Awards in the Educational Insight, Attainment, and Planning category.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1748568407","gmt_created":"2025-05-30 01:26:47","changed":"1748568407","gmt_changed":"2025-05-30 01:26:47","video":{"vimeo_id":"1086568380","video_url":"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1086568380"}}},"media_ids":["677156"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/13Ifc9GOacIcBH0TJJNtrAarpaa-8suSN\/view?usp=sharing","title":"(PDF) Georgia Tech\u2019s Digital Credential Journey: An Evolution from Internal to External Learner Badge Use"},{"url":"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1086568380","title":"(Video) Georgia Tech\u2019s Digital Credential Journey: An Evolution from Internal to External Learner Badge Use"},{"url":"https:\/\/lifetimelearning.gatech.edu\/node\/41","title":"The Changing Role of Digital Credentials in Higher Education"}],"groups":[{"id":"174291","name":"OIT"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"193779","name":"oitfeature"},{"id":"193777","name":"1EdTech"},{"id":"193940","name":"college of lifetime learning"},{"id":"13481","name":"C21U"},{"id":"4112","name":"oit"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["courtney.hill@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}