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Why gamification works [Part 2]

Neo LMS

In my last blog we started discussing the “why” of gamification , with a specific focus on the nature of motivation, lensed through one broadly held theory of motivation called Self-Determination Theory (SDT), not to be confused at this point with self-directed learning. Gamification and online learning environments.

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Strategies for Motivating Students: Start with Intrinsic Motivation

Waterford

Then, we’ll provide you with a few tips and strategies for improving your students’ intrinsic motivation. Before we explore how to motivate your students to learn, let’s go over the difference between two types: intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Research also suggests that online learning can encourage intrinsic motivation.[1]

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Top 5 new EdTech tools that you might use in your university

Neo LMS

The best way to acquire and retain knowledge is by learning through games. Modern educators know this very well, so they’ve come up with many different ways to incorporate gamification elements into the everyday classroom environment. But what is the purpose of gamification ? Online learning.

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10 Popular Educational Trends and What You Need to Know

Waterford

Others, like genius hour and bite-sized learning, are recently arrived educational trends that may have a helpful place in your classroom. This year, as schools moved to online learning and teachers scrambled to adjust their curriculum, many teachers, students, and parents gained new appreciation for the value of self-care.

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10 Awesome Courses To Improve Your Online Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

4 – UDL – Universal Design for Learning Inaccessibility is still a major downfall of some online learning implementations. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) ensures that lessons are accessible for every student. Student Achievement Through Gamification and Game-Based Learning.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

Relationship over reproach: Fostering resilience by embracing a trauma-informed approach to elementary education. You’ll learn how to identify conditions such as PTSD and how to help students through natural and healthy grieving processes. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 30(1), 118-137.

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10 Ways to Rejuvenate and Learn This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

If I’ve learned anything from my broken foot, it is that there are things only I can do for myself. Personal interests engage students in learning. Learn how to bring those in for students. Classroom learning can use many games to teach. You can discover how to connect games to learning in the classroom.

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