Getting Setup with Canvas Badges

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Canvas Badges lets you earn permissions to use makerspace equipment by completing training modules. After completing a module, you'll receive a badge that grants access to specific machines.

Overview

Before you can use equipment in labs that require Canvas Badges:

1. Complete the required training module in Canvas
2. Earn the corresponding badge
3. Connect your Canvas Badges account to Pinpoint

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You only need to connect your Canvas Badges account once. After connecting, any badges you earn will automatically grant you access to the corresponding equipment.

Connecting Your Account

Step 1: Log into Pinpoint

Sign in to Pinpoint using your UMD credentials (CAS login).

Step 2: Access Your Profile

After logging in, you'll see your profile page:

Step 3: Connect to Canvas Badges

1. Find the Canvas Badges section
2. Click the Connect to Canvas Badges button
3. Sign in to Canvas Badges using your Google account (@terpmail.umd.edu)

Step 4: Authorize Access

Allow Pinpoint to access your Canvas Badges information:

1. Review the permissions request
2. Click the Authorize button
3. This lets Pinpoint check your earned badges

Step 5: Accept Terms

1. Read the Canvas Badges Terms of Service
2. Check the box to accept
3. Click Continue

Step 6: Confirmation

You'll see a success message when your accounts are connected:

Success!

Your Pinpoint account is now connected to Canvas Badges. Any badges you earn will automatically grant you access to the corresponding equipment.

Using Your Badges

After connecting your account:

• Complete training modules in Canvas to earn badges
• Badges grant access to specific types of equipment
• Your permissions work across all participating labs
• You can see which machines you have access to when signing into a lab

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If you can't access a machine you need, check the lab's Canvas course for the required training module.