Canvas: Use Digital Badges (Canvas Credentials) in a Course

Recognize students' achievement by adding an element of gamification to your Canvas courses. Canvas Credentials Digital Badges, previously known as Badgr, is a digital badging platform that awards badges based on predefined module requirements. It is a flexible way to engage your students with coursework beyond standard academic credits. As an instructor, you can award digital badges for a variety of purposes, including:

  • participation or attendance,
  • proficiency or skill,
  • interest and engagement, or
  • knowledge checks.

Access our Online@UT (Canvas) Resource Guide: Using Digital Badges in Canvas support documentation to learn more!

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