All content on the platform will earn you points, and some will earn you badges that will be displayed for the cohort to see. You can check your points and progress and see how you rank against your peers by clicking the three-bar icon at the top of the page and selecting My Points and Badges from the drop-down menu.
For more detailed information regarding points and badges, visit the Points and Badges tile in the Getting Started tab of your Patterns course.
How do I upload a photo to a discussion board or Mission?
Click on the image upload iconin the toolbar above the response box. Click the upload button, and then either browse your device for the photo or drag the file to the box. You might consider interacting with this activity on your phone or tablet. Using the same device you used to take photos might make your efforts more efficient.