Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6834917 | Computers & Education | 2016 | 15 Pages |
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.
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Authors
Peter Samuelson Wardrip, Samuel Abramovich, Yoon Jeon Kim, Meghan Bathgate,