Open Badge Factory https://openbadgefactory.com/en/ Recognising skills together Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:55:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 https://openbadgefactory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/favicon-32x32-2.png Open Badge Factory https://openbadgefactory.com/en/ 32 32 Open Badge Passport updates its Terms of Use to strengthen protection for underage users https://openbadgefactory.com/en/open-badge-passport-updates-its-terms-of-use-to-strengthen-protection-for-underage-users/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:42:36 +0000 https://openbadgefactory.com/?p=14756 Open Badge Passport updates its Terms of Use to protect underage users through automatic restricted access. Minors can collect and manage digital badges in a secure “simple backpack” mode, while public and social features remain disabled. This ensures global compliance with age-of-digital-consent regulations and strengthens responsible digital credentialing.

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]]> Access your badges in 1 click — no account needed https://openbadgefactory.com/en/access-your-badges-in-1-click-no-account-needed/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:49:10 +0000 https://openbadgefactory.com/?p=14553 Access your digital badges in just one click — no account or login required. Enter your email and receive a secure link to view all your open badges instantly.

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]]> Open Badge Factory API v2 is now officially out of beta https://openbadgefactory.com/en/open-badge-factory-api-v2-is-now-officially-out-of-beta/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:19:03 +0000 https://openbadgefactory.com/?p=14563 Open Badge Factory API v2 is now officially out of beta! Discover improved OpenAPI documentation and a more robust, developer-friendly experience for integrating badge issuing into your platforms.

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]]> European Universities Alliances: rethinking recognition with Open Badges https://openbadgefactory.com/en/european-universities-alliances-rethinking-recognition-with-open-badges/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:26:36 +0000 https://openbadgefactory.com/?p=14356 European Universities Alliances are transforming higher education through joint programmes, mobility and micro-credentials—but recognition often remains fragmented. This article explores why traditional certificates fall short and how Open Badges, including the Open Badges 3.0 standard, provide a shared recognition and governance framework for sustainable European university alliances.

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]]> Your badges are now Open Badges 3.0! https://openbadgefactory.com/en/your-badges-are-now-open-badges-3-0/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:06:54 +0000 https://openbadgefactory.com/?p=13745 Open Badge Factory and Open Badge Passport have adopted the international Open Badges 3.0 standard — a major evolution that strengthens the security, portability, and credibility of digital badges. Discover what this means for you and your badge earners.

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]]> What are Open Badges – And why should students care? https://openbadgefactory.com/en/what-are-open-badges-and-why-should-students-care/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:13:48 +0000 https://openbadgefactory.com/?p=13208 Open Badges make your skills visible and shareable. Store them in Open Badge Passport, showcase them on LinkedIn, and stand out to employers.

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]]> Help us improve the Open Badge Passport – Take our UX survey https://openbadgefactory.com/en/help-us-improve-the-open-badge-passport-take-our-ux-survey/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:20:20 +0000 https://openbadgefactory.com/?p=13087 We want to make Open Badge Passport even better! Share your experience in our quick UX survey and help shape its future.

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]]> Rethinking Recognition: Discover the MEiRA Framework in Action https://openbadgefactory.com/en/rethinking-recognition-discover-the-meira-framework-in-action/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:05:10 +0000 https://openbadgefactory.com/?p=13012 Discover MEiRA, an innovative framework presented by Stella Porto that connects learning, recognition, and real-world impact through open badges. A must-watch for anyone designing meaningful learning pathways.

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]]> Our Moodle Plugin Now Compatible with Moodle 5.0! https://openbadgefactory.com/en/our-moodle-plugin-now-compatible-with-moodle-5-0/ Wed, 07 May 2025 05:37:25 +0000 https://openbadgefactory.com/?p=12884 Open Badge Factory's enhanced Moodle plugin now features reliable badge queuing, ensuring digital credentials delivery even during server issues or subscription gaps. Never lose another badge again!

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]]> OBF Academy: MEiRA: Transforming Learning Evaluation Through Meaningful Digital Recognition https://openbadgefactory.com/en/obf-academy-meira-transforming-learning-evaluation-through-meaningful-digital-recognition/ Tue, 06 May 2025 09:29:01 +0000 https://openbadgefactory.com/?p=12868 In this presentation, Stella Porto from the Inter-American Development Bank introduces MEiRA (Impact Evaluation and Recognition Framework for Applied Learning), an innovative approach that bridges the gap between learning assessment and real-world impact.

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