In this Canvas Badges/Credentials release (22 January), issuers and administrators can delete badges. Additionally, admins can export a detailed badge list and the Who is Awarding Badges report CSV is redesigned.
- Subscribe to the Canvas Badges/Credentials release notes to be notified of updates.
- For general questions related to this release, see the Canvas Release Notes FAQ
Table of Contents
- New Features
- Badges
- Delete Badge
- Dashboard
- Export Organization Badge List CSV
- Updated Features
- Badges
- Name Sync
- Reports
- Who is Awarding Badges Dashboard Export Redesign
New Features
Badges
Delete Badge
|
Beta Environment Availability |
Not available in the beta environment |
|
Production Environment Availability |
2024-01-22 |
|
Location to Enable Feature |
None |
|
Name of LTI Tool |
None |
|
Permissions |
Admin, Issuer |
|
Related APIs |
None |
|
Affects User Interface |
Yes |
|
Affected Areas |
Issuer |
|
Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
Issuers and administrators can delete badges.
Change Benefit
This functionality allows for the removal of unwanted badges, streamlining the management process and maintaining data consistency.
Feature Workflow
Delete Badges Option
To delete a badge, click the Options icon [1], then click the Delete Badge link [2].
Delete Badges Button
Then, click the Delete button.
Badge Currently In Use Modal
If a badge is associated with a pathway, the badge must be removed from the pathway before deleting the badge.
Dashboard
Export Organization Badge List CSV
|
Beta Environment Availability |
Not available in the beta environment |
|
Production Environment Availability |
2024-01-22 |
|
Name of LTI Tool |
None |
|
Permissions |
Admin |
|
Related APIs |
None |
|
Affects User Interface |
Yes |
|
Affected Areas |
Dashboard |
|
Related Ideas |
[Credentials/Badges] Export a list of all badge from your organization |
Summary
In the Dashboard, admins can export a detailed badge list. This exported list includes the following categories:
- Badge Class
- Earning Criteria
- Issuer
- Status
- Creation Date
- Archival Date
- Total Awards
- Latest Award Date
- Total Shares
Change Benefit
This functionality provides administrators with an enhanced capability to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the badge landscape within the organization. Additionally, it facilitates the monitoring of trends in badge creation and aids in identifying cases where specific badges are generated but not awarded.
Feature Workflow
Export Organization Badge List Button
In the Dashboard, click the Export Organization Badge List button.
Additional Details
This feature is available to Credential users only.
Updated Features
Badges
Name Sync
|
Beta Environment Availability |
Not available in the beta environment |
|
Production Environment Availability |
2024-01-18 |
|
Location to Enable Feature |
None |
|
Name of LTI Tool |
None |
|
Permissions |
Admin, Issuer |
|
Related APIs |
None |
|
Affects User Interface |
Yes |
|
Affected Areas |
Awards, Certificates |
|
Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
The names of learners are visible on the Issuers Award Badges page, the Learner’s My Badges page, and when using certificate QR codes.
Change Benefit
This update enhances coherence with the Credentials LTI and diminishes the requirement for manual updates of learner names.
Feature Workflow
Issuers Badge Awards Name Displays
In the Awards tab, learner names display.
My Badges Displays Awarded To Name
In My Badges, learner names display for awarded badges.
Additional Details
This update is implemented for new assertions only.
Reports
Who is Awarding Badges Dashboard Export Redesign
|
Beta Environment Availability |
Not available in the beta environment |
|
Production Environment Availability |
2024-01-22 |
|
Name of LTI Tool |
None |
|
Permissions |
Admin, Issuer |
|
Related APIs |
None |
|
Affects User Interface |
No |
|
Affected Areas |
Reports |
|
Related Ideas |
[Credentials/Badges] Redesign Dashboard Export, "Who is Awarding Badges?" |
Summary
In the Who is Awarding Badges report export, the CSV is redesigned to display issuers as column headers and badges as row labels. Additionally, exported data reflects the current status of badge awards within the organization.
Change Benefit
This update provides easy readability and organization, especially to organizations with over a hundred badges. Additionally, the export functionality remains accessible and operational for administrators possessing the appropriate permissions.
Additional Details
This feature is available to Credential users only.
Change Log
2024-02-01
2024-01-22
