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Badges
Digital badges are a way to document skills, experiences and achievements. Digital badges are portable through Mozilla's Backpack, and allow the user to combine badges from different sources to better articulate themselves.
For more information:
Open Badges: http://openbadges.org
What are open badges?
What is the Mozilla Backpack?
How do I add open badges to LinkedIn?
Vendor Documentation
In D2L's documentation, Badges are referred to as Awards, so if you are looking for D2L related information on badges, remember to also search for Awards.
Badges Tool Quick Guide https://community.brightspace.com/sharedresources/sharedfiles/awards_tool_quick_reference_guide
Avenue Specifics
Currently, Instructors should consult with Jon Kruithof, kruithj@mcmaster.ca, for badge creation and access to issue badges.
Effective Pedagogical Practices
Joyce Seitzinger's TEDx talk about digital badges.
For questions or concerns, Avenue support is available from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at (905) 525-9140 ext. 22911 or email support.avenue@cll.mcmaster.ca.
