Welcome to Canvas Credentials!

The NMPED is using Canvas Credentials (an internationally recognized open digital badging system) to generate and manage Badges that can be shared across all organizations as part of Professional Learning. Badges are earned and awarded when specified requirements in a course or other activities are met. If you move to another school, district, or state, you will still be able to access your Badges in your Backpack as long as you have added all emails used to receive a Badge. (See below for more information.) In addition, Badges are offered through many other learning institutions, nonprofits, and companies and can also be uploaded to your account and Backpack.

Open Badges are different from (flat) digital stickers in that they contain immediately verifiable information. When a Badge is awarded, metadata about the Badge, recipient, and issuer are baked into the award. This makes Open Badges very hard to fake, forge or copy. For example, a Badge may be shared with a hiring committee which could then immediately verify the Badge issuer, recipient, date of award, and other information about the award. This prevents an actual recipient from giving their Badge to a friend who might feign that they earned the Badge themselves.

BadgeCheck.io can be used to verify Badges and recipients. Badge verification is an all-or-nothing process. All data contained within the Badge must be verified for it to be considered a valid Open Badge. This includes information about the issuer, badge award, and recipient. If one of the data points can't be verified, then the badge is considered invalid even if some of the information is correct.

Please look at the below slide show to introduce you to Canvas Credentials at the NMPED. FAQs are located below for quick information. Tip! - Canvas Credentials and Canvas Badges are the same thing.

FAQs

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Account & Email Information

I've never used Canvas Badges (aka Canvas Credentials). How do I create an account?

Please follow these directions to create an account.

When I create an account I see the NMPED and Canvas Badges Personal. What's the difference?

Think of Canvas Badges Personal as where all of your badge and participation information is stored and goes with you as long as you have access to the primary email you included in your account. The NMPED section of Canvas Badges is where specific NM bureau and program/badge participation is located but it will also be in Canvas Badges Personal.

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I already have an NMPED Canvas account. Why do I need a Canvas Credentials account for my Badges and where do I log in?

Even though Canvas and Canvas Badges seem to be the same, they are really two separate applications. Canvas Badges/Credentials is part of an open digital badging system and will allow you to take Badges awarded to you by the PED (and any others) wherever you go. Your Canvas Credentials account may also be visible to you within a Canvas course if it is using Badges. It is strongly recommended that you use Canvas Credentials to manage all Badges earned in a course. (Note: Badges are awarded to email addresses.)

Please log into your NM Canvas Credentials account to ensure all of the contact information and Badges you earned are correct. If you need to merge accounts, add a personal or other email, or update other information please see the answers below. For directions on how to create a new account if you do not already have one, click here.

Always check that the email showing inside of a Canvas course if you are earning a Badge. This can be done by clicking on Credentials in the Course navigation. Badges are awarded to the default email address being used inside of a Canvas course at the time you are enrolled and met the Badge requirements.

I have multiple Canvas Badges/Credentials accounts. Can I merge them?

Yes, follow these directions. Please remember you must have access to the email address used for verification purposes.

I earned a Badge under a different email and no longer have access, what should I do?

First, make sure you have created a Canvas Credentials account (see above). If you still need to do so, add a personal email to your account and your new LEA email. Second, please submit a NMPED Help Desk ticket to update you email address in Canvas. This should automatically update Canvas Badges you were awarded at the NMPED to the new email.

How do I use the Canvas Badges Backpack?

First, make sure you have a Canvas Badges/Credentials account. Click on the following link for more information.

How do I add a personal email to Canvas and my Badge accounts?

Having a personal email in your Canvas Credentials account is highly recommended in case you move to another charter or district. First, make sure you have created an account. Follow these directions to add a school/district email address AND private email account. If you try to add an email and receive a message it is already in the system, you may have to merge accounts if it is under another Credentials account. Please remember you must have access to any email address used in Credentials/Badges for verification purposes since a code will be sent when you add or edit it.

Check that the email showing inside of Canvas when you click on Credentials in the Course navigation is in your Credentials account. Badges are awarded to the default email address being used inside of a Canvas course at the time you are enrolled and have earned the Badge.

How do I change my primary email account in Canvas Badges?

You can choose which email in your Badges account to be your primary/main email by following these directions.

How do I update my password or change my personal information?

Go to Account Settings in Canvas Badges Personal, to set a new password, edit personal information, and change other email.

Sharing Badge Information

How can I share the digital version of my Badge?

Sharing Badges can be completed in a variety of ways such as through a link, social media, embed code, or can be downloaded.

How can print my Badge in certificate format?

Please follow these directions- Printing Badges in Certificate Format. Printing a Badge can be completed from within the course or in your Credentials account. You will need to use the browser menu to print your certificate when the last pop-up window appears, showing you a preview of the certificate. It is best to print the certificate in 'landscape.' The print dialog pop-up in your browser will allow you to download a PDF version of your certificate if you prefer.

Badges & Pathways

How do I claim a Badge within an NMPED course I am enrolled in?

Click on Credentials in the course navigation if it is available. Locate the "My badge progress" section near the bottom of the page. This is where you will see the Badge(s) associated with this course. Click on the Badge title to view the badge you have earned. If the badge is greyed out, it means that you may not have completed the requirements for the course and/or Module. If you are certain that you have completed the requirements but still do not see the badge, try refreshing the page. Please note you can only access the current Badge(s) you are trying to earn in the course and not others in your Credentials/Badges account. Always check to make sure the default email showing is being used is in your Credentials account. If it's not, please add it. You can always see your Badge progression within your Credentials account outside of the course as well.

The course I was in is now closed. How do I access my Badge?

If the Badge was successfully awarded to you as part of your NMPED Professional Learning, it should be available in your NMPED Canvas Badges account. If you haven't set up an account yet, please click here. Please check if an email used in the course is in your Credentials account. If it is not, add it following these directions.

What is a Canvas Credentials Pathway?

You may be assigned to a Canvas Credentials Pathway as part of your micro-credential participation (APL) or through a series of program courses. Think of a Pathway as your professional learning map that provides information about the steps needed to earn a Culmination Badge. Click here for more information.

Why do the badges the NMPED offers have different shapes and designs?

Differentiating Badges creates consistency and expectations for NMPED bureaus and programs. The earning criteria, evidence of knowledge, skills or abilities, and submitted work help to determine what type of badge may be earned. The four types of NMPED Canvas Badges and their general descriptions are listed below.

PARTICIPATION: The Learner participates in a conference or completes a course with no knowledge check, no checking for understanding or quizzes. The course may contain ungraded assignments or discussions.

Participation-Badge

KNOWLEDGE: The Learner must demonstrate Knowledge of a particular content area, topic, or topics. Knowledge badges can be awarded for professional learning. Learners must demonstrate knowledge of the content via quizzes, graded reflections, or graded assignments. Quizzes can be auto-graded and creators may allow learners multiple attempts. If courses have graded reflections or assignments, there must be a teacher assigned to the course to grade those assignments. Submission of a reflection without grading does not demonstrate knowledge and will be considered a Participation Badge.

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SKILL: The Learner demonstrates a particular skill, proficiency, or competency. Skill badges can be awarded for professional learning or micro-credentials. Learners must demonstrate mastery of the skill via assignments or quizzes with a minimum passing score. For micro-credential courses, the minimum score of the mastery component is 85%.

Skill-Badge

CULMINATION/COMPLETION: This badge is awarded at the end of a micro-credential pathway when all required courses have been successfully completed.

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Help & Support

I moved to another school district or charter school and never claimed my Badge. I no longer have access to the email the Badge was awarded to. What should I do?

Please contact the LMS Help Desk or chat live with someone (available 7:00 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri).

How can I get help with a Credentials/Badge issue I'm having?

Please contact the LMS Help Desk or chat live with someone (available 7:00 am - 4:30 pm Mon-Fri).