Impact of badges on motivation to learn

Samuel Abramovich; Peter Wardrip

doi:10.4324/9781315718569

Impact of badges on motivation to learn

Samuel Abramovich
, Peter Wardrip

Learning and Instruction

University of Pittsburgh
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

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Abstract

Motivation is a significant predictor of learning outcomes and badges are often described as a tool for increasing motivation. This chapter reviews what is currently known about the impact of digital badges on motivation to learn, providing the fundamentals of what badge designers and researchers should consider when evaluating the impact that badges can have on a learning opportunity. The role of motivation in education and how badges can motivate is reviewed along with current research on badges as a motivational tool.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Digital Badges in Education
Subtitle of host publication	Trends, Issues, and Cases
Publisher	Taylor and Francis Inc.
Pages	53-61
Number of pages	9
ISBN (Electronic)	9781317513360
ISBN (Print)	9781138857599
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315718569
State	Published - Mar 22 2016

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