This special issue of The Journal of Experimental Education seeks to provide education scholars with insight into current theoretical and methodological approaches to conceptualize, facilitate, and empirically examine learning and identity in virtual learning environments (VLEs) such as games, virtual realities, and simulations. In recent years, increasing research has shown virtual learning environments to provide…
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The time has come for us to pass the baton to the next group of Motivation SIG leaders. Please consider nominating yourself or someone you know for our three SIG leadership positions, described below. Nominees will (with their consent) be placed on the ballot for a SIG vote in early 2018. Elected SIG leaders will…
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The Canada Research Chair on parenting and academic and vocational trajectories and the Canada research chair on academic motivation, persistence, and achievement are recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for a one-year position (renewable) starting in October 2017. While Université Laval is a French-speaking institution, the fellow does not need to speak French to be admissible…
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Today we present the seventh installment of “Motivation Mondays,” our monthly video series in which we interview accomplished motivation researchers and consider their unique perspectives about the field. This month, our Monday Motivation Interview Series features Marissa Green and Dr. Dennis McInerney on the importance of culture in student motivation. Can’t get enough? Check out…
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Dear Motivation SIG Grad Students – It’s time to vote for your new Graduate Student Junior Co-Chair! We have seven great candidates from six universities. Please take the time to look over each candidate’s information before voting. To read each candidate’s statement and to cast your vote, click here (https://goo.gl/forms/TOK2nM9cWoACom8F3). The ballot will be open for…
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We are writing to inform you of an important room change for an AERA Motivation SIG/Division C session Saturday from 8:15-10:15 a.m. entitled, “Motivation Theory Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: Reflections of Founders and Descendants” (session ID 1174946) featuring Bernard Weiner, Dale Schunk, Edward Deci, Jacque Eccles, Chris Hulleman, Tim Urdan, Sandra Graham, Allan Wigfield, and…
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Our final SIG program is now online here. Our SIG dinner social takes place on Sunday, April 30, at 8:15 at Rio Rio Cantina, 421 E Commerce St. Tickets ($35) are available via the AERA conference registration site (“Events” tab). At the time of this post, we have 23 dinner tickets still available (event is…
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Today we present the fifth installment of “Motivation Mondays,” our monthly video series in which we interview accomplished motivation researchers and consider their unique perspectives about the field. This month’s interview is with Dr. Avi Kaplan and is focused on thinking about achievement. You can find the video on our website: https://motsig.org/videos/ . Also, please keep an eye…
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Division 15 of APA is currently seeking new members. Membership is free for the first year, which is a great way for students and faculty to give the organization a try without any risk. There is also a new Graduate Student Ambassador Program, which is a wonderful opportunity for graduate students who are looking for opportunities to…
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