As #TeamNBCT week comes to a close, letʻs encourage those who are ready to begin their NBCT journey. The digital shoulder tab at bit.ly/tapNBCT, is an easy way to let someone know that you see them. You can also
Think of how you were encouraged and give someone else the little push needed to get started!
We hope administrators and educational officers across the state will continue to celebrate their new and maintained NBCTs. At bit.ly/nbctcelebrate, there are some great ideas to get started!
You are an accomplished teacher; you have earned National Board Certification. Have you added ” ,NBCT” or your NBCT badge to your signature on your email and social media accounts?
If not, please do! It is an important tool to bring awareness to National Board Certification. This is not just for you, but for our profession!
National Board has made available a digital badge that accomplished teachers can use to tell the world that they’re an NBCT. We are proud of your accomplishment and hope you will share your success with others.
This week all new and renewed/maintained NBCTs will get an email from Credly – our vendor- with a link to get started. They’ll provide a link to create an account on Credly’s platform, where the digital badge can be accepted and managed. Be sure to visit the Help Page if you have questions.
If you do not receive an email from admin@credly.com by the end of this week, please contact us at NationalBoard@nbpts.org.
Add yours today as part of Team NBCT week! (Click here for a step-by-step how-to video.)
National Board Digital Badge FAQs
Q: What is a digital badge?
A: A digital badge is a web-enabled version of a credential or certification that is verified as being valid. Only verified NBCTs can display this digital badge.
Q: What are the benefits of a badge?
A: Representing your National Board certification as a badge gives you a way to share your certification online in a way that is simple, trusted and can be easily verified. Badges provide employers and peers with concrete evidence of what you had to do to earn Board certification.
Q: Who is Credly?
A: Credly is the National Board’s digital badge vendor. They work with organizations to provide digital credentials to individuals, worldwide.
Q: What if I don’t want my badge to be public?
A: You can easily configure your privacy settings online. You’re in complete control of the information about yourself that is made public.
Q: Is there a fee to use Credly?
A: No. This is a service we provide to you, at no cost.
Q: Where and how can I share my badge through Credly?
A: You can share your badge directly from the Credly platform to LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook; over email; embedded in a website or in your email signature.
Q: I have a question about the Credly platform. Where can I find support?
A: You can find answers to frequently asked questions on the Help Page.
NBCTs across the country will be celebrating #TeamNBCT week January 27-31. We hope you join in the festivities and events. Please include the hashtags #TeamNBCT and #808NBCTs on your social media posts!
If you are an NBCT, you can convert your Hawaiʻi Standard License to an Advanced License if you have 5 years of teaching experience!
Log in to your HTSB account and complete the “convert” application. Upload a government issued identification and a copy of your digital certificate or official NBPTS letter.
