PSU Scranton Fall 2024 Badges

Badge summaries:

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.

Advanced Canvas 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.

Schedule for Fall 2024:

(All sessions are 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM unless otherwise noted)

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)

*11/15 – Inclusive Pedagogy (Accessibility Badge Part 5) (*rescheduled due to another event)

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)