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Throughout this blog series, we have discussed how the Instructure Success Model forms the center of our consulting approach. This month, we will discuss the importance of communication planning and offer some suggestions on crafting messages that can foster the desire for change among various groups. What is a…
As we discussed in our previous post, the Instructure Success Model is a key component of your approach to launching a new platform or endeavor, including Canvas Credentials. This month, we will begin taking a closer look at the first of four components of the model: Vision, and how it applies to Canvas Credentials. What…
We get it — change can be tough! Deciding to launch a credentialing program brings with it a number of decisions to be made and challenges to manage. For this reason, we developed our Instructure Success Model, which provides an easy visual reference of the key components of success with our products. The Instructure…
Getting a credentialing program off the ground can be a series of important decisions: preparing for change, making decisions about taxonomy and governance, even designing badges. Before launching the full-scale program, consider whether it might be useful to start with a small, pilot group. Many organizations begin with a…
In Canvas Credentials, issuers can be an organization, department, or individual responsible for issuing badges. Establishing clear criteria for issuers is a foundational step for the success of any credentialing program. Personal vs. Organizational Issuers Institutions need to determine the level of control they desire…
So we are beginning our journey into the world of micro-credentials and learning pathways with Canvas credentials. Something I have been waiting pretty much all my digital learning professional life to do. With the amazing support of Connie and Melissa at the APAC office, we have completed our basics training and now know…
Public pages in Canvas Credentials are a useful way for an institution, program, or instructor to share their Credentialing program with outside parties, including potential/current students, corporate partners, or other community members. These public-facing pages can be a great way to market your institution or help…
A learning pathway is the chosen route individuals complete as they progress through a range of specific courses, academic programs, and learning experiences. It's a roadmap describing the landscape of a field, program, or specialization. Learning pathways are made up of stackable credentials. Institutions and programs…
Canvas Credentials has many unique features that make managing and awarding badges seamless. The following outlines how these features can be utilized within the Canvas LMS and the Canvas Credentials platform. Click to read more and view the video here to learn about Badge Claiming and Awarding Options in Canvas…
Why Metadata? Open Badges are more than just another pretty sticker, they are a specialized class of digital badges. It is the amalgamation of the badge image and metadata baked into the badge that encapsulates the context of the demonstrated skills, competencies, and/or credentials. Metadata is a foundational component…