Open Badges: Encouraging Participation in Software Development Modules

Bobby Law

E-Learning, E-Education, and Online Training. Second International Conference, eLEOT 2015, Novedrate, Italy, September 16-18, 2015, Revised Selected Papers

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Open Badges: Encouraging Participation in Software Development Modules

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@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-319-28883-3_18,
    author={Bobby Law},
    title={Open Badges: Encouraging Participation in Software Development Modules},
    proceedings={E-Learning, E-Education, and Online Training. Second International Conference, eLEOT 2015, Novedrate, Italy, September 16-18, 2015, Revised Selected Papers},
    proceedings_a={ELEOT},
    year={2016},
    month={1},
    keywords={Open badges Student engagement Software development motivation},
    doi={10.1007/978-3-319-28883-3_18}
}

Bobby Law
Year: 2016
Open Badges: Encouraging Participation in Software Development Modules
ELEOT
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-28883-3_18

Bobby Law¹^,*

1: Glasgow Caledonian University

*Contact email: Robert.law@gcu.ac.uk

Abstract

This paper will discuss the initial steps taken to ascertain the suitability of Open Badges as a motivational and pedagogical tool for students undertaking Software Development modules. The literature reviewed suggests that the Open Badges are a positive motivational tool but that careful design is required to maximize their introduction. Students were surveyed to gauge their knowledge of Open Badges and to ascertain their desire for inclusion.

Keywords: Open badges Student engagement Software development motivation

Published: 2016-01-14
Appears in: SpringerLink

: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-28883-3_18

Open Badges: Encouraging Participation in Software Development Modules

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