DL Tip of the Week - Achievements (Badges)

This week’s tip is about Blackboard Achievements (or Badges). The achievements tool allows instructors to create opportunities for students to earn recognition for their accomplishments. These opportunities are called achievements and are delivered in the form of badges and certificates. Instructors designate criteria for issuing rewards to students in the form of both badges and certificates. Mozilla has an OpenBadge Project where students can share the badges they earn the OpenBadge Back Pack. Learn more about the Blackboard Achievements (Badges) and Mozilla's OpenBadge Project by clicking of the resources listed below.

Blackboard Learn Quick Hit Video - Achievements
Blackboard Achievements Website
Creating a Custom Achievement in Blackboard Video
Setting Up OpenBadges Video
Mozilla OpenBadges Website
The Mozilla Blog for the OpenBadges Project

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