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CMS Wire: Mobile Phone Separation Anxiety Is Real and It’s Getting Worse (June 1, 2017)

June 1, 2017 by Kelly Lemos

By: David Lavenda FOMO Means Never Having to Say ‘I’m Offline’ The Self-Determination Theory (SDT) of human motivation takes a different approach. SDT states that one’s ability to self-regulate behavior is based on the satisfaction of three basic psychological needs: competence — a capacity to effectively act on the world, autonomy — self-authorship or personal initiative...

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InsideHigherEd: Model for Success

March 23, 2017 by Shannon

March 23, 2017 / By Colleen Flaherty New paper proposes framework for supporting the needs of pretenure faculty members, namely making sure they’re poised to find intrinsic motivation. Both hiring and signing on as a new assistant professor involve risk; if the commitment doesn’t work out, both the institution and the faculty member denied tenure have...

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Lexia Learning’s White Paper on Choosing Educational Technology Helping Students’ Intrinsic Motivation

March 16, 2017 by Shannon

March 16, 2017 / By GlobeNewswire / Proliferation of New Educational Technology Products Raises Question of Which Features Support and Spur an Inherent Love of Learning Boston, March 16, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — While student motivation in traditional classroom settings is well researched, materials on how digital tools are enhancing or undermining this essential factor...

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New Straits Time: Gaming isn’t all bad

February 13, 2017 by Shannon

February 13, 2017 / By Aiman Maulana / Once again, Self-Determination Theory’s research gains attention in Gaming. What are the surprising scientific evidences on gaming, and how do the basic psychological needs tap into gaming and wellbeing. Read More : https://www.nst.com.my/news/2017/02/212055/gaming-isnt-all-bad

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Forbes: Who Will Lead In The Smart Machine Age?

February 7, 2017 by Shannon

February 7, 2017 / By Ed Hess, J.D. / Self-Determination Theory as a model for the Smart Machine Age (SMA).  Check out this article on who will lead in the business sphere of the new industrial revolution called the Smart Machine Age…and how can SDT be a part of SMA. In the SMA, cultures and leadership...

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