Questions
- I received an email about being "subscribed to a pathway," what is this?
- Is this learning pathway email spam?
- Why did I get an email saying I was subscribed to a pathway?
- What should I do with the digital badging pathway email?
- Do I have to do anything if I am not interested in the pathway?
- How do I set up an account to start a learning pathway?
Environment
This article applies to members of the Bowdoin community. Members may occasionally receive an email notification that they have been "subscribed to a pathway" as part of the college's Digital Badging program. This message is not spam and can be ignored if the recipient is not interested.
What is a Digital Badge Learning Pathway?
The Digital Badging program at Bowdoin allows individuals to earn badges by completing various learning pathways. When someone is subscribed to a new pathway, they receive an email notification with details about the badge and the opportunity to work towards earning it.
An example of the body of a message is shown below.
Resolution
These messages are not spam. If someone is not interested, they can be ignored.
Setting Up a Badgr / Canvas Credentials Account
If the recipient is interested in the learning pathway, they will be asked to set up a personal Badgr (Canvas Credentials) account, which is not tied to their Bowdoin account. This ensures the earned badges can be carried with the individual even after leaving the college.
The account creation process is straightforward, with all required fields marked. Once the account is created, the recipient can access the learning pathway referenced in the email message.
Additional Help
If you need further assistance, you have several options:
- Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
- Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
- In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
- Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.