September 12, 2023
Name of Event: Closing panel of the 2023 Digital Learning Summit
Presented by: Linda Smarzik
The closing panel of the 2023 Digital Learning Summit focused on the micro-credential ecosystem through conversation with student, faculty, institutional
administrator, and workforce partners. Panel presenters explored the benefits of
micro-credentials from these varied lenses as they look toward the future of Texas
higher education and workforce.
Micro-Credentials Ecosystem Panel Discussion: Linda Smarzik, Dean, Digital
Fluency and Innovation, Austin Community College District, Peter Beard,
Senior Vice President, Regional Workforce Development, Greater Houston
Partnership, Karina Hernandez, Associate Dean, Digital Fluency and
Innovation, Austin Community College District and Sofia Cavenaile,
Psychology, Politics and Law Student. The University of Texas at San
Antonio Micro-Credentials Ecosystem Panel Discussion | OERTX (texas.gov)
https://oertx.highered.texas.gov/courseware/lesson/5534/overview