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The State University of New York at Fredonia Reed Library

Library Instruction Services: Reed Essentials (FREDLearn Badges)

Reed Library is excited to introduce Reed Essentials—a series of digital badge courses designed to enhance students' academic and professional skills. These self-paced courses are hosted in FREDLearn and offer students a chance to earn digital badges that can be shared with instructors, added to resumes, or showcased on professional networks like LinkedIn.

How It Works:

  • Instructors can assign these courses as part of their curriculum, for extra credit, or as supplementary learning.
  • Students who have already earned a badge can present it as evidence of completion without retaking the course.
  • Each course is designed to be concise and practical, focusing on essential skills that support academic success.

To get started, please email Christina.Hilburger@fredonia.edu. You will need to share your course roster for students to be enrolled. 

AI Literacy Badge

Duration: 2–2.5 hours

Description: This non-technical course introduces key AI concepts, including fundamentals, ethical considerations, and practical applications. Students will learn how AI impacts society and develop skills for responsible AI use. The course aligns with SUNY’s revised information literacy outcomes, helping students effectively evaluate and ethically use AI tools. Completion earns an AI Literacy badge.

Duration: 2–2.5 hours

Description: Coming Soon! This course develops skills for engaging in respectful, informed civic discussions. Students will learn to consider diverse perspectives, practice ethical advocacy, and resolve conflicts constructively. The course supports SUNY's Civics and Service Agenda by promoting civic engagement and democratic dialogue.

Duration: 1 hour

Description: Coming Soon! This course teaches effective research skills, including navigating library resources and evaluating sources for credibility. It aligns with SUNY's focus on ethical information use and prepares students to engage critically with both traditional and emerging technologies.

Duration: 1 hour

Description: Coming Soon! This course provides a thorough introduction to APA citation and formatting, equipping students with the skills needed to properly reference sources and maintain academic integrity in their writing.

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