0 an icon (= symbol or picture) or title that shows you have achieved a particular thing in a computer game, on an educational website, etc.:
Additionally, digital badges can be used as competency-based signifier of achievement, which is in contrast to traditional educational models that stress time-based quantification of education goals.
Digital badges might be particularly useful as part of a formative assessment process, providing constant feedback and tracking of what has been learned and what the next step might be.
The success of digital badges ultimately lies with their potential to change the way people represent themselves online.
The digital badges can also be used to signify affiliation and support of a community or movement.
