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Blog Post Archive

SmartResume’s 2023 U.S. Digital Credential/LER Ecosystem SmartReport

The Trusted Learner Network (TLN) was recently featured on SmartResume’s 2023 U.S. Digital Credential/LER Ecosystem SmartReport.

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Now into the first of two design cycles, the TLN has successfully established a foundation for its product and is also developing a community of key stakeholders that can participate openly and productively in this space.

TLN Alpha Tech Stack

IT Product Manager Brooke Lipsitz shares the process of creating the TLN’s alpha tech stack, some of the challenges along the way and why keeping the learner at the center of this work is critical.

Noah Geisel

Noah Geisel, Microcredentials Program Manager at the University of Colorado Boulder, shares the importance of meaningful data and being learner-centric, and how microcredentials and the TLN can make a difference.

Dr. Michael Torrence

Get to know Dr. Michael Torrence, his contributions to the TLN and what he gains — for himself and for the Motlow State community — from the experience.

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The TLN Governing Body is charged with crafting a charter that guides the TLN. We ask the community review our first draft!

ASU Coor Hall Explore Sign

Learn more about Kate Giovacchini's presentation to JFF Horizon attendees about Learning and Employment Records (LERs)

TLN Managing Director, Kate Giovacchini, speaks to attendees at the 2022 TLN Unconference

Discover what the TLN is doing to make credentials functional, valuable, and accessible.

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In 2020, 100+ industry experts, leaders and designers met to discuss emerging approaches for recognizing lifelong learning. Ready for 2022?