A Self Determined Introduction: Why Educational Games Should Be Awesome! 1
Channel: Andy on Games
Date: 2016-08-10

We start the series with a bang by diving right into the Self Determination Theory of Motivation. And how it applies to Firefly. And maths.

References:

Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000a). Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. American Psychologist, 55, 68–78.

Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000b). Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation: Classic Definitions and new Direction. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 25, 54–67.

Deci, E. L., Vallerand, R. J., Pelletier, L. G., & Ryan, R. M. (1991). Motivation and education: The self-determination perspective. Educational Psychologist, 26, 325–346.

Benware, C., & Deci, E. L. (1984). Quality of learning with an active versus passive motivational set. American Educational Research Journal, 21, 755–765.

"Number cop": http://hotmath.com/hotmath_help/games/numbercop/numbercop_hotmath.swf

Extra Credits episode on the skinner box: https://youtu.be/tWtvrPTbQ_c

Further reading/viewing:

Extra credits on Intrinsic and Extrinsic motivation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h86g-XgUCA8

Keywords: self determination theory, motivation, extrinsic, intrinsic,
education, instructional design, game design, educational game design, cognitive psychology