PSU Scranton Fall 2024 Badges
Join us this semester for multiple digital badge programs from Information Technology Support and the Center for Instructional Design. By popular demand, we will be offering our original Course Design badge, along with our Accessibility Badge and our Advanced Canvas Badge.
Participants who complete our badges will have them awarded through the Penn State badging platform for display on your personal webpage or LinkedIn. All you need is a badge backpack!
Badge summaries:
Advanced Canvas Learning Path Badge
Participants will continue with the Penn State Canvas Learning Path, building a class for large enrollments with integrated third-party learning tools, Canvas Learning Mastery Gradebook, and ePortfolios. Badge earners will also develop strategies for empowering student group collaborations.
Accessibility Badge
Participants will learn Penn State accessibility requirements and create a Canvas course utilizing Universal Design for Learning principles. Badge earners will produce accessible course materials and media to provide for the inclusion of all students. Our Accessibility Badge is in 5 sessions and includes consulting with the campus Instructional Designer for creating a new course or revising an existing course.
Course Design Badge
Participants develop a course from beginning to end, starting with learner analysis, creation of course goals and objectives, and the selection and utilization of instructional materials. Badge earners will provide a summative assessment of their course based on student feedback and revise as necessary. Our Course Design Badge is in 4 sessions and includes consulting with the campus Instructional Designer for creating a new course or revising an existing course.
Schedule for Fall 2024:
September
9/5 – Universal Design for Learning (Accessibility Badge Part 1)
9/10 – Analyzing Learners and Stating Objectives (Course Design Badge Part 1)
9/26 – Accessible Course and Business Files (Accessibility Badge Part 2)
October
10/1 – Selecting Course Methodology and Materials (Course Design Badge Part 2)
10/10 – Learning Tool Integrations (Advanced Canvas Badge Part 2)
*10/18– Building Accessible Canvas Courses (Accessibility Badge Part 3) (*rescheduled due to another event)
10/22 – Utilizing Materials and Learner Participation (Course Design Badge Part 3)
*10/29 – Accessible Course Media (Accessibility Badge Part 4) (*rescheduled due to another event)
November
11/5 – Learning Mastery Gradebook (Advanced Canvas Badge Part 3)
11/14 – Inclusive Pedagogy (Accessibility Badge Part 5)
11/19 – Course Evaluation and Revision (Course Design Badge Part 4)
December
*12/3 – Large Enrollment Courses (Advanced Canvas Badge Part 1) (* rescheduled due to meeting conflict)
12/5 – ePortfolios (Advanced Canvas Badge Part 4)
12/12 – Empower Students to Collaborate Effectively in Groups (Advanced Canvas Badge Part 5)
