About gamification

About gamification

by Anonimo Utente_31 -
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  • What are the most important core drivers of motivation for you?
  • What are the most important core drivers of motivation for your STEM students?
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Re: About gamification

by Anonimo Utente_27573 -
For many people, the most important core drivers of motivation include:
1. **Autonomy**: The desire to have control over one's own actions and decisions.
2. **Mastery**: The drive to develop competence and improve skills.
3. **Purpose**: The need to feel that one's work has meaning and contributes to something larger.
4. **Achievement**: The pursuit of goals and the satisfaction that comes with accomplishing them.
5. **Recognition**: The appreciation and acknowledgment of one's efforts and accomplishments.

For STEM students specifically, these drivers might also include:
1. **Curiosity**: A strong interest in understanding how things work and solving complex problems.
2. **Challenge**: The appeal of tackling difficult tasks and finding innovative solutions.
3. **Impact**: The motivation to make a difference in the world through scientific and technological advancements.
4. **Collaboration**: The opportunity to work with others and share knowledge in a team environment.
5. **Innovation**: The excitement of creating new technologies or discovering new scientific insights.

Understanding these drivers can help educators tailor their teaching methods to better engage and inspire their students.
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Re: About gamification

by Anonimo Utente_36177 -
Yes, I agree to this ideas.
- Important core drivers of motivation are autonomy, mastery, purpose, achievement, and recognition.
- STEM students are curiosity, challenge, impact, collaboration, and innovation.
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Re: About gamification

by Anonimo Utente_36177 -
For me, the most important core drivers of motivation are personal growth, curiosity, and the desire to make a positive impact through my work.

For my STEM students, key drivers of motivation include hands-on learning, real-world applications of science and technology, recognition of their efforts, and the opportunity to solve meaningful problems that can improve society.