In this Canvas Badges/Credentials release (1 July), users can access badges from the Backpack link in the Global Navigation,
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Table of Contents
New Features
Navigation
Backpack in Global Navigation
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Beta Environment Availability |
Not available in the beta environment |
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Production Environment Availability |
2024-07-01 |
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Location to Enable Feature |
Developer Keys, External Apps |
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Name of LTI Tool |
LTI 1.3 |
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Permissions |
Admin, Issuer, Learner |
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Related APIs |
None |
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Affects User Interface |
Yes |
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Affected Areas |
Developer Keys, External Apps, Global Navigation |
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Related Ideas |
None |
Summary
In the Global Navigation, a Backpack link is available for all users when admins enable the Developer Key and add the external app.
Change Benefit
This feature enhances the user experience by allowing users to view, manage and share earned micro-credentials that were awarded to the user’s email associated with the given Canvas instance seamlessly and maintain consistent functionality within the LTI 1.3 integration.
Feature Workflow
Developer Key Inherited Tab
On the Developer Keys page, click the Inherited tab [1], click the toggle to Enabled [2] for the Canvas Credentials US-Backpack, then copy the ID [3].
Note: The Canvas Credentials US-Backpack toggle is disabled by default.
Course Setting Apps page
On the Settings page, click the Apps tab [1], then click the View App Configuration button [2].
Course Settings Add App Button
Then click the Add App button.
Add App ModalIn the Add App modal, select the Configuration Type as By Client ID [1], enter the Client ID [2], then click the Submit button [3].
Add App Install Confirmation Message
Before installation is complete a confirmation message displays, click the Install button.
Add App Confirmation Message
When an integration on the course level with credentials already exists, a confirmation message displays. Click the Yes, install tool button.
Backpack Global Navigation Icon and App page
On the External Apps page, the Canvas Credentials US-Backpack app is added [1]. Additionally, a Backpack icon displays in the Global Navigation [2].
Backpack Page
On the Backpack page, users can view earned badges [1], search by badge name [2], badge status [3] or issuer [4].
Badge Award JSON Modal
Users can also view the Badge Award JSON.
Badge Details
On the badge details page, users can view badge information [1], download the badge [2] and share the badge [3].
Backpack Share Badge Tray
Users can also share badges from the options menu on the Backpack page.
Print Certificate
Additionally, users can print certificates.
Change Log
2024-06-27
