moodelmoot ie uk 2015 - let's make badges (pecha kucha)
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WHAT ARE BADGES?Badges are essentially images you assign to people with metadata attached.The metadata explains:• Why the person received the badge• Who issued the badge• When it expires (if applicable)
WHAT ARE BADGES?• Mozilla Backpack stores badges issued from
various sources.• Collections of different badges can be displayed
to different audiences.• Badges can be added to websites or
environment that supports badge display like blogs, Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF BADGES?• Get recognition for the things you learn;• Give recognition for the things you teach;• Verify skills; and• Display your verified badges across the web.
Source: https://wiki.mozilla.org/Badges
BADGES IN UCL MOODLE – AN EXAMPLE
1st year undergraduate module in ManagementSeven badges linked to different skills/contributions (both in and out of Moodle):
Contributing ActivelyContributing Actively (Moodle)Engaging with the LiteratureCritically Analysing and EvaluatingIdentifying and Defining QuestionsInvestigating and Problem-SolvingTeamwork
Each badge has a simple accompanying explanation
BADGES IN UCL MOODLE – AN EXAMPLE
Each badge was awarded either:Manually by the Tutor orAutomatically by Moodle when a linked activity was
completed:What “completion” entails depends on the activity in
question and its settingsE.g. Viewing, posting, submitting, receiving grade, manually
marking as complete by student… etc.
HOW DO BADGES IN MOODLE WORK?
• Students can see what badges are available for their module from the menu on the Moodle course homepage.
• When the linked activity is completed (or the badge is manually awarded), the student receives an email notification (and a message within the Moodle messaging system also appears).The message wording can be customised for each badge.A link to further information in Moodle can be included.
BENEFITS OF USING BADGES FOR STUDENTS
Encourages participation, contribution, effort.Gives credit for developing skills & demonstrating knowledge.Helps students recognise &understand skills they are using.Provides students with an exportable record of these.
BENEFITS OF USING BADGES FOR TEACHERS
Think about the skills that tasks might require.Tailor tasks to balance skill development & demonstration
across the course and its learning outcomes.Recall the skills and achievements of individual students
(useful for writing references etc.).
WHAT TO CONSIDERHow much to explain to students up front about badges.
WHAT TO CONSIDERHow much to explain to students up front about badges If / how to monitor engagement
WHAT TO CONSIDERHow much to explain to students up front about badges. If / how to monitor engagement. If / how / when to gather feedback.
WHAT TO CONSIDERHow much to explain to students up front about badges If / how to monitor engagement If / how / when to gather feedbackHow to phrase badge descriptions (formally, as external
people may see them in the backpack?)How to phrase the email to students (less formal, more
congratulatory style?)
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOROnce a badge has been awarded its criteria can’t be
changed (i.e. what it awarded for, and by whom).Badges can be duplicated if you wish to alter criteria.Badges can’t be revoked, but can be made unavailable
for further award.
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOROnce a badge has been awarded its criteria can’t be
changed (i.e. what it awarded for, and by whom).Badges can be duplicated if you wish to alter criteria.Badges can’t be revoked, but can be made unavailable
for further award.Turnitin: can only award for viewing or receiving grade
(not submitting).Moodle Assignments: can award for submitting.
HOW TO MAKE A BADGE
1. In a web browser go to a badge making site like: http://badgestudio.chicagosummeroflearning.org (doesn’t work in Safari)
2. Choose a badge design and add/edit text.
3. Save your badge image to your computer.
Another badge making options is: http://credly.com
HOW TO ADD YOUR BADGE TO MOODLEGo to your Moodle course
Settings > Course Administration > Badges > Add a new badge (you can add an expiry date)
Assign to students manually orCreate an activity to auto assign badges*
*ensure Course Activity Completion has been enabled in your Moodle course settings
Instructions, including a step-by-step video are here: http://bit.ly/UCLMoodleBadges
WHAT DO THE STUDENTS SEEA message will appear about the badge.They can view the badge just received.They can view all badges in their Moodle profile.
View all the badges in the Moodle course.
USING BADGES OUTSIDE OF MOODLEExport badges to Mozilla Backpack (requires signing up
to Mozilla Persona).When the student leaves the institution they still have
their badges in their backpack.Badges can be added to websites that supports badge
display like blogs, Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook.
