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What's inside a badge and what it's worth on your resume

This is the third post in our series on the new LER briefs. Catch the intro post here if you missed it. If you've earned a UMBC microcredential, do you know what's actually in it? Not the...

Posted: July 29, 2026, 8:35 AM

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Creating Accessible PDFs: 4 Tips for Success

Ensure your digital PDFs are inclusive for all learners.

PDFs are a staple of academic life, used for everything from syllabi to complex research articles. However, without intentional design, they can create significant barriers for students using...

Posted: July 28, 2026, 12:15 PM

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Your Teaching Already Does This. Let's Make It Count.

What faculty said after a bootcamp on microcredential design

This is the second post in our series on the new LER briefs. Catch the intro post here if you missed it. In January, six faculty members spent two days in UMBC's first Microcredential Mapping...

Posted: July 22, 2026, 8:35 AM

Verified digital credential connected to five surrounding elements representing learning, student identity, guidance, institutional trust, and educational achievement.