Learning in Todos Santos: student perspectives

In January, a group of 16 students traveled to Todos Santos, Mexico for wildlife conservation course FW 382 through the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology. Located at the base of the foothills of the Sierra de La Laguna Mountains, on the Pacific Coast of Baja California Sur, Todos Santos is home to many endemic species, creating a unique learning environment for students.

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Digital Badging: 3 things you need to know

Today, higher education institutions are adopting similar kinds of models to teach adults various skills, and award them with digital badges that can be displayed on résumés, e-portfolios, personal websites, and social media pages. What’s the philosophy behind digital badging programs? And how do they work? Here’s what you need to know.

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