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Introduction
The My Awards tool enables merit-based awards granted by instructors of a course. There are two types of awards: Badges and Certificates.
About Badges
Badges are awarded based on any criteria determined by the instructor.
List of Features of Badges
- Provide digital markers that represent accomplishment throughout a course or program.
- Awarded for achievements that can contribute to the type of work ethic that results in a passing grade.
- Example accomplishments to earn a badge:
- Posting 15 discussion posts in the first month of a course.
- Perfect attendance.
- Academic excellence.
About Certificates
Certificates are awarded based on criteria determined by the instructor or department. A key distinguishing feature associated with certificates is they include a PDF document students can print. Certificates typically indicate an official statement of certification or award at the end of a program.
List of Features of Certificates
- Printable PDF Certificates
- Typically indicate an official statement of certification awarded at the end of a program.
About New Award Notifications
When an award is earned, recipients are notified in Brightspace, and notification emails can be sent. When recipients log into the course the award was earned, a popup window appears to congratulate the learner. Within this popup, students can click View Awards to open the My Awards tool and view their awards.
Share Earned Awards
Recipients can share their earned awards by sharing the award to their Brightspace Learning Environment user profile, Brightspace ePortfolio, and Badgr Backpack.
Steps to Share Awards
- Select the username in the upper right corner.
- Select Profile.
- In the Awards Showcase section, select View My Awards.
- If desired, awards can be filtered to the specific course you are currently viewing by clearing the Include awards from other courses check box.
- Select the Share link on the award you want to share.
- Select Close.
