You can now get recognized in the Commons!
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Sarah MacNeil, jmonserrmdc-edu Jorge Monserrate and Priyadarshini Ojha
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Coins Providing people with points for doing something they would have done anyway is risky. An extrinsic reward system can become problematic if it misses the point (so to speak) of why people would participate in the Teaching Commons. The focus becomes the indicator of success rather than the activity itself. It’s a lot like grades that way. Goodhart’s Law comes to mind, as well as research on the overjustification effect. I’m not here for points, and I am certainly not here for competition or comparison. I’d opt out of this point system if I could.
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I completely agree with your arguments, Karen. I have participated in several ACUE workshops and have received earned several certifications. I started, initially, to meet promotion pre-approved exception to graduate credit hours. But as began completing workshop/course requirements, I realized the value of the information I was learning. I truly feel that the knowledge and skills I’ve gained form the different ACUE activities have made me a better educator. For faculty that need to show professional education credits earned when evaluated by administration every academic year, these most of these points, credits, badges, can be used, like icing on the edu-cake.
I liked to see your points of view. Very valuable in these discussions. Many thanks.
Jorge
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