type: BadgeClass
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name: AI Essentials in Education Completion
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achievement type: Badge
description: The navy blue house-shaped “AI Essentials in Education” completion badge from SBCTC recognizes learners for completing the AI Essentials in Education course and demonstrating their readiness to engage thoughtfully and effectively with artificial intelligence in higher education. Learners earning this badge have explored foundational AI concepts, examined ethical and practical implications, applied responsible use strategies, and developed adaptive habits for continuous learning and professional growth across all five modules.
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alignment:
  target name: Artificial intelligence
  target url: https://sbctc.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/19982
  target description: Artificial intelligence refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human-like intelligence, including learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-19982
alignment:
  target name: Digital literacy
  target url: https://sbctc.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/46703
  target description: Digital literacy encompasses the skills required to effectively locate, assess, utilize, disseminate, and produce digital content using technology and the internet.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-46703
alignment:
  target name: Information And Learning Technology
  target url: https://sbctc.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/66429
  target description: Information And Learning Technology refers to the use of digital tools and resources to enhance learning experiences, facilitate information sharing, and improve educational outcomes in various environments.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-66429
alignment:
  target name: Critical thinking
  target url: https://sbctc.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/31097
  target description: Critical thinking refers to the skill of impartially assessing and evaluating information to make a well-informed decision, characterized by skepticism and scrutiny of assumed facts.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-31097
alignment:
  target name: Artificial intelligence ethics
  target url: https://sbctc.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/60795
  target description: Artificial intelligence ethics encompasses the moral considerations surrounding AI, emphasizing responsible creation, utilization, and alignment with human values and rights.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-60795
alignment:
  target name: Privacy practices
  target url: https://sbctc.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/42736
  target description: Privacy practices refer to the establishment and execution of methods for safeguarding private data from misuse, interference, or breach, adhering to legal requirements and preserving confidentiality.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-42736
alignment:
  target name: Bias mitigation
  target url: https://sbctc.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/35074
  target description: Bias mitigation refers to the active process of identifying and minimizing prejudicial influences on judgments and decisions within professional environments, promoting fairness and equity in both procedures and results.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-35074
alignment:
  target name: Digital Inclusion
  target url: https://sbctc.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/61414
  target description: Digital Inclusion refers to the efforts made to ensure that everyone has equal access to technology and digital resources, regardless of their socioeconomic status, abilities, or geographical location.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-61414
alignment:
  target name: Prompt Engineering
  target url: https://sbctc.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/51852
  target description: Prompt Engineering refers to the process of crafting and refining input prompts for AI language models, aiming to improve their performance and output relevance in various use cases.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-51852
alignment:
  target name: Instructional Design
  target url: https://sbctc.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/55461
  target description: Instructional Design is the structured creation of learning materials and courses, aiming to improve engagement and learning by organizing content effectively, employing appropriate instruction strategies, and implementing assessment techniques.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-55461
alignment:
  target name: Academic Integrity
  target url: https://sbctc.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/59014
  target description: Academic Integrity refers to the moral commitment to uphold principles such as honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and accountability in scholarly activities and assignments.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-59014
alignment:
  target name: Human-centered AI
  target url: https://sbctc.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/50998
  target description: Human-centered AI emphasizes the creation and implementation of AI systems that prioritize human welfare, values, and ethics, ensuring their accessibility, usability, and overall benefit to society.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-50998
alignment:
  target name: Workflow design
  target url: https://sbctc.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/36726
  target description: Workflow design is the art of crafting and refining task sequences to achieve business objectives efficiently within an organization.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-36726
alignment:
  target name: Defining Roles And Responsibilities
  target url: https://sbctc.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/58756
  target description: Defining Roles and Responsibilities entails allocating specific tasks and duties to team members for efficient collaboration and accountability in an organization.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-58756
alignment:
  target name: Strategic thinking
  target url: https://sbctc.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/33942
  target description: Strategic thinking is the capacity to evaluate intricate scenarios, foresee future possibilities, and create long-term strategies for attaining objectives, all while adjusting to shifting conditions and incorporating varied inputs.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-33942
alignment:
  target name: Lifelong Learning
  target url: https://sbctc.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/61047
  target description: Lifelong learning is a continuous, self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for personal or career growth throughout one's life.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-61047
alignment:
  target name: Growth Mindedness
  target url: https://sbctc.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/59748
  target description: Growth Mindedness is a persistent pursuit of learning and betterment, involving the acceptance of challenges, perseverance through obstacles, and seeing effort as a means to mastery and competence.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-59748
alignment:
  target name: Learning agility
  target url: https://sbctc.badges.parchment.com/skills/talent-neuron/43313
  target description: Learning agility refers to the ability to rapidly absorb new information, apply it in various contexts, and adapt efficiently to changing challenges and unfamiliar circumstances.
  target framework: TALENT_NEURON
  target code: TN-43313
criteria:
  narrative: To earn this badge, learners: - Completed all five course modules: Defining AI in Education — What It Is and How It Works, The Ethics of AI in Education — Why It Matters, AI in Action — Responsible Use and Application, Redefining Work — Preparing for Human + AI Collaboration, and Navigating Change with AI - Lifelong Learning and Change. - Engaged in interactive activities and scenario-based applications demonstrating understanding of AI’s evolving role in teaching, learning, and institutional work. Achieved a passing score of 80% or higher on each module quiz. Completed the final reflection connecting personal values, professional responsibilities, and future learning goals for responsible AI integration in education. _(Optional)_