Celebrating Our Physical Computing Community: Recent Badge Earners and How You Can Join Them

We're excited to highlight some recent achievements in our Physical Computing community! The badge program recognises educators who actively engage with and contribute to our vibrant community. Today, we're celebrating three of our colleagues who have recently earned their badges, and we want to encourage you to join them on this rewarding journey.

Engager Badge: Congratulations, Anthony!

We're thrilled to announce that Anthony has earned the Engager badge. This badge represents the first step in our community involvement program. Anthony achieved this by:

1. Posting and replying on a Physical Computing discussion board
2. Attending a Physical Computing thematic community meeting

Anthony's active participation helps keep our community lively and informative. Well done, Anthony!

Fascinator Badge: Congratulations Jo and Rachael!

Taking it a step further, Jo and Rachael have both earned the Fascinator badge. This badge represents a deeper level of engagement with our Physical Computing community. To earn this badge, Jo and Rachael each:

1. Wrote a blog on a Physical Computing topic
2. Uploaded or updated a Physical Computing resource
3. Attended another Physical Computing thematic community meeting

Their contributions are invaluable in sharing knowledge and resources within our community. Congratulations to both Jo and Rachael on this achievement!

Join the Badge Program: Your Turn to Shine

Inspired by our colleagues? You too can earn these badges and even progress to the Networker level. Here's a quick overview of how you can get involved:

1. Engager (Indium): Start by participating in discussions and attending a meeting.
2. Fascinator (Beryllium): Share your expertise through blogs and resources.
3. Networker (Palladium): Lead training opportunities and present at meetings.

Each level offers a unique way to contribute to and benefit from our community. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take on a leadership role, there's a badge for you.

Getting involved is easy and the rewards are plentiful. You'll expand your professional network, gain new insights, and help shape the future of Physical Computing education. Plus, you'll earn recognition for your valuable contributions.

Ready to start your badge journey? Learn more about the criteria for each badge and how to submit your achievements.

We can't wait to see what you'll bring to our community. Who knows? You might be the star of our next badge celebration post!

Remember, every contribution, big or small, helps strengthen our Physical Computing community. So why wait? Start your badge journey today!