Awards

Awards is a tool in Brightspace that instructors can use to incentivize/gamify aspects of their course or site. With the use of Release Conditions, students can be automatically awarded badges and certificates based on performance, interactivity, and more.

Where to find Awards

The Awards tool is accessible from a course navbar > Course Tools > Awards.

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Badges and Certificates

There are two different types of awards that can be given to students:

Badges

Badges are digital markers that represent accomplishment of a task/activity throughout a course or program. They are connected to a student’s profile.

Certificates

Certificates are similar to badges, but also include a PDF that users can print. They are typically used as an official statement for a milestone completed, such as completion of training or finishing a program.