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Are Badges Useful in Education?: It Depends upon the Type of Badge and Expertise of Learner
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Abramovich, Samuel; Schunn, Christian; Higashi, Ross Mitsuo – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2013
Educational Badges are touted as an alternative assessment that can increase learner motivation. We considered two distinct models for educational badges; merit badges and videogame achievements. To begin unpacking the relationship between badges and motivation, we conducted a study using badges within an intelligent-tutor system for teaching…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Prior Learning, Alternative Assessment, Expertise