Badgr is a digital badging tool integrated into Canvas that allows instructors to create and issue badges to students based on their achievements within a course. These badges can be awarded for completing specific tasks, mastering skills, or reaching milestones. Badges serve as a form of recognition and motivation for students, and they can be collected and shared as part of a student’s digital portfolio.
Follow these simple steps to set up badge requirements in your Canvas course and link them to Badgr (Credentials):
1. Create a Module or Activity
- Go to your course and click on "Modules" in the course navigation menu.
- Click "+ Module" to create a new module or use an existing one.
- Add the activities (assignments, quizzes, discussions, etc.) that you want to be part of the module.
2. Set Module Requirements
- Click the three dots next to the module name and select "Edit."
- Scroll to "Module Requirements" and click "+ Add Requirement."
- Choose the conditions for completing the module (e.g., submit an assignment, pass a quiz).
- Click "Update Module" to save the requirements.
3. Link the Module to a Badge
- Click on "Credentials" in the course navigation menu.
- Select or create a badge in Badgr.
- Under the "Award Badge" section, select the module you set up in Step 2.
- The badge will now automatically be awarded to students who meet the module requirements.
NOTE: Please contact support@iit.edu first if you wish to use Badgr in your course. We will activate the tool in your course.