Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Taking badges to school: A school-based badge system and its impact on participating teachers. |
| Authors: |
Wardrip, Peter Samuelson1 peterwardrip@gmail.com, Abramovich, Samuel2 samuelab@buffalo.edu, Kim, Yoon Jeon3 yjk7@mit.edu, Bathgate, Meghan4 meb139@pitt.edu |
| Source: |
Computers & Education. Apr2016, Vol. 95, p239-253. 15p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Teachers, *Students, *Motivation (Psychology), *Data analysis, Information theory |
| Abstract: |
While current research on badges typically examines the relationship between badges and learners' motivation, this study explores a badge system's impact on participating teachers. Through qualitative analysis, the data suggests that the badge system provides teachers with new information about students not readily available through typical school-based interactions. Additionally, while the badge system initiated new meetings and opportunities for teachers' joint work, the data did not suggest that these collaborative activities established a public practice of instruction for participating teachers nor did the teachers report changes in their instructional practice. The paper ends with implications and plans for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
