Alan J. Reid|Denise Paster|Samuel Abramovich
Digital badges in undergraduate composition courses: effects on intrinsic motivation
Coastal Carolina University|Conway School of Landscape Design|Coastal Carolina University|Conway School of Landscape Design|University at Buffalo, State University of New York
digital badges adopted widely educational settings alternative assessment model research impact motivation scarce present study examined college undergraduates n 53 enrolled firstyear writing courses badges represented essential course outcomes participants categorized either high low expectancyvalues intrinsic motivation earn badges measured repeatedly 16week semester participants attitudes toward digital badges also investigated findings reinforced previous research digital badges function differently according type learner results indicated generally positive view badges english courses though levels intrinsic motivation earn badges increased high expectancyvalue learners suggested incorporating digital badges assessment model benefits learners high expectations learning place value learning tasks badges also could disenfranchise students low expectancyvalues digital badges viable assessment tools heavily dependent upon individual learner types