Essays about: "motivation and engagement"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 214 essays containing the words motivation and engagement.

1. 1. Behind grades: Extramural, environmental and individual factors in learning English as a foreign language

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Amanda Milla Moilanen; [2024]
   Keywords : English as a Foreign Language; EFL; Extramural English; Environmental Factors; Individual Differences;

   Abstract : The EF English Proficiency Index has presented high English proficiency levels for Swedish students. Previous investigations have studied different factors that contribute to high proficiency in a second language, such as the engagement with the language in the free time, or personal characteristics such as motivation or learners’ home environment. READ MORE

3. 2. Encouraging Reading on Social Media. Exploring Finnish Bookstagram Community

   University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Susanna Kokko; [2023-11-21]
   Keywords : social media; Bookstagram; reading; literacy; reading promotion;

   Abstract : In the contemporary digital age, where text-based communication is increasingly significant, literacy skills play a crucial role in effective social participation. However, despite the importance of literacy, a considerable number of people are still illiterate. READ MORE

4. 3. OpenCourse: Gamification in Computer Science Education

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

   Author : Gustaf Bodin; Elias Ekroth; Tobias Engblom; Filip Linde; Anwarr Shiervani; [2023-03-03]
   Keywords : Gamification; Education; Heuristic Evaluation; Desktop Application Development; Spelifiering; Utbildning; Heuristisk Utvärdering; Datorapplikationsutveckling;

   Abstract : Academic degrees in computer science suffer from the highest dropout rates among universities. As a result, there is a lack of technical professionals, which could threaten the digital infrastructure. READ MORE

5. 4. Self-determined motivation in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners: gender, age and competition experience differences

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för idrottsvetenskap (ID)

   Author : Panagiotis Doinakis; [2023]
   Keywords : Combat sports; SMS-6; Flow; Social climate; Martial arts;

   Abstract : Martial arts (MA) and combat sports (CS) demand significant physical, mental, and emotional engagement in both training and competition. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), known for its intricate mastery requirements, operates within a performance-oriented climate where unmet goals can lead to diminished interest. READ MORE

6. 5. Badge It Up : The Effect of Gamification on Online Survey Response

   University essay from

   Author : Kim Siebeneicher; Edit Söderqvist; [2023]
   Keywords : Gamification; badges; online survey; motivation; volunteer; non-profit organisation; Gamification; medaljer; onlineenkät; motivation; volontär; ideell organisation;

   Abstract : Collecting qualitative feedback from volunteers is essential but challenging for non-profit organisations. Gamification has been used in different contexts to try to improve users’ motivation, but has presented mixed results in the context of online surveys. READ MORE