Danny and Jon Gamifying Education
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Sep 23, 2023 The podcast explores the perception of video games in education, personal experiences with gaming, and the complexities of motivation. They discuss the importance of context in gaming and challenge the notion of gaming as inherently good or bad. The concept of cognitive load and its impact on information processing is also discussed, along with the challenges of teaching shoelace tying.
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Gaming with Kids
- Jonathan Stewart discusses his and his children's relationship with gaming.
- His mother was strict, limiting game time, while his children would play Minecraft all day.
Danny's Gaming Freedom
- Danny Hatcher's parents had a different approach to gaming.
- Due to his involvement in sports, he had more freedom with gaming, often playing late at night.
Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation
- Danny challenges the notion that extrinsic motivation is inherently bad.
- He argues that both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations can lead to negative behaviors.