6. Conclusion: implications for research and practice
The following are some design considerations that may guide the design and implementation of future school-based badging systems based on this work. Design considerations can serve as guideposts for the design and development of a system or program. While not prescribing design parameters, design considerations can suggest implementation in the spirit of the intended program and avoid the “replica trap,” (Wiske & Perkins, 2005), the misleading approach of trying to duplicate what has worked in some location without taking into account the variations in local contexts and demands. These considerations are provided in the form of a question.