Webmaker/Badges/Issuing

How to issue Webmaker Mentor and Web Literacy badges

This page is a guide for Webmaker Super Mentors helping issue Webmaker Mentor and Web Literacy badges. The procedures for issuing both types of badges are the same. They can be issued either directly or as a result of being pledged for.

Note that with great power comes great responsibility. Ensure that the person you are issuing the badge to has met the relevant criteria. Issuing badges like confetti depreciates the value of the badge for everyone. In addition, it's worth noting that we're planning for Webmaker profiles to include the name of the person who issued the badge.

Issue badges directly

1. Review the criteria for the badge
2. Go to https://webmaker.org/admin/badges
3. Choose the badge you want to issue
4. Enter the email address for the person who you want to receive the badge
5. Press the 'Issue new badge' button
6. Done! (the recipient will receive a standard email)

Approving badge submissions

1. Review the criteria for the badge
2. Go to https://webmaker.org/admin/badges
3.  Click on one of the 'Pending Applications'
4. Read through the evidence submitted (including clicking through any links)
5.  Decide whether the evidence meets the criteria

• If the evidence meets the criteria for the badge:
  • Choose 'Yes'
  • Add some feedback (e.g. 'Congratulations, Webmaker Mentor!')
  • Press 'Submit'
• If the evidence does not meet the criteria:
  • Choose 'No'
  • Add some feedback (e.g. 'Thanks for your submission, but you have not demonstrated evidence of community contribution. Perhaps you could... [etc.]')
  • Press 'Submit'

Examples of good badge applications

We've received many great applications for badges so far, from people like Ani Martinez, Stefan Bohacek and Valentina Bertani. Although it was for a slightly different badge, Valentina's blog posts serve as good examples of ways people can provide effective evidence for badges.

• Web Literacy Ninja - Part 1
• Web Literacy Ninja - Part 2
• Web Literacy Ninja - Part 3
• Web Literacy Ninja - Part 4
• Web Literacy Ninja - Part 5

As you can see, Valentina went through each of the criteria and demonstrated how she met it - in detail. She didn't just submit links without context.

Remember: when you're reviewing applications, you're looking for evidence of web literacy. You're looking for evidence that the applicant has met the criteria. Be flexible with language (a lot of applicants are likely to have English as an additional language), but be rigorous when it comes to evidence of having met the criteria!