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Does Gamified Learning Through Tech Increase Motivation?
“Gamified technologies can significantly enhance students’ intrinsic motivation and academic well-being, but their effectiveness depends on how activities are framed. Gamified technologies should therefore be carefully combined with motivational strategies that support students’ needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness – such as providing choice, promoting teamwork, and encouraging friendly competition.”
Meta-Analysis Of How Handwritten Versus Typed Notes Affect Testing
“There was a clear benefit on performance for handwritten notes compared to typed notes. The researchers calculated how the strength of the benefit would translate to grades in a hypothetical scenario and suggested that 9.5% of the students who take their notes by hand would achieve an A whereas only 6% of the students who […]
Authentic Assessments: A Reading List
How Does Stress Affect Memory?
“When we experience a stressful event our memory is improved for whatever was stressing us out. So in this way our memory is improved. However, we are less able to pay attention to and remember other aspects of the event, and have difficulty with critical thinking and learning new thought patterns. So, our learning for […]