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𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁—𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗰? The answer lies in finding the 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 between both types of motivation. Intrinsic motivation is fueled by 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, with no expectation of rewards. On the other hand, extrinsic motivation relies on 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀. Some common critiques of extrinsic motivation are that it may not be effective in the long term, can shift students' focus toward rewards rather than the learning process, and may harm their self-esteem if they rely on external validation that isn’t received. 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗮 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 in a student’s learning journey. Extrinsic motivation can be helpful for completing challenging or unenjoyable tasks. More importantly, for young students still building the experiences that form intrinsic motivation, extrinsic rewards can provide the encouragement needed to master new skills or explore unfamiliar territory. To learn more on how to develop a students’ intrinsic motivation, check out this article by WeAreTeachers: https://lnkd.in/gM5-t-_J Let’s help our students find the right balance of motivations! #StudentEngagement #IntrinsicMotivation #ExtrinsicMotivation #ReadyToLearn #MARIOPillars

Motivation is essential for success in online education. A recent study highlights how intrinsic factors like self-regulation and a growth mindset, combined with extrinsic support such as quality feedback and user-friendly platforms, can significantly enhance engagement and learning outcomes. However, challenges like poorly designed materials and distractions can hinder progress. To improve mobile learning experiences, we should: ✔️ Integrate gamification to boost engagement ✔️ Provide meaningful, timely feedback ✔️ Empower students with involvement in curriculum design ✔️ Offer mental health and career support Let’s work together to create flexible, supportive learning environments that inspire students to thrive! For more information, please click here - https://loom.ly/V_0a1ME #MARIOEducation #MobileLearning #EdTech #OnlineEducation #MotivationMatters #StudentEngagement #LearningInnovation

Thank you to everyone who participated in last week’s poll! You shared that students often feel burned out due to a lack of purpose in their learning and an overemphasis on results. We hear you and we agree. Helping students find balance is so important. By 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴, we help to foster resilience in students, empowering them to push through challenges while recognizing the importance of taking breaks to recharge. Here are five steps we can use to teach students this balance: 1. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 – Help your students cultivate a growth mindset that views challenges as opportunities and equip them with strategies to endure setbacks and grow stronger. 2. 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹-𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Perseverance without a purpose can lead to burnout. Help your students identify clear, purposeful goals that inspire motivation and prevent burnout. 3. 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 – Educators should demonstrate the importance of downtime and incorporate breaks into their work cycles, to show students how to balance effort with recovery. 4. 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Guide them to set realistic short- and long-term goals to help them track progress and reassess their focus when necessary. This helps them to foster sustainable effort over time. 5. 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 – Recognizing and rewarding effort, especially for sticking with difficult tasks, reinforces the value of perseverance. This promotes the complementary roles of hard work and self-care in achieving growth. Let’s create an environment by embracing both grit and self-care to achieve lasting success in education! To learn more, check out Edutopia’s article: https://lnkd.in/gMFyyrm5 How do you motivate your students and help them avoid burnout? Share in the comments below! Want more helpful tips like this? Subscribe to MARIO Connect for regular updates! 📰 #PerseveranceAndSelfCare #StudentWellBeing #TeachingStrategies #MARIOConnect

🎉 What a Year It’s Been! 🎉 As 2024 comes to a close, we’re celebrating the incredible strides we’ve made at MARIO Education. 🚀 📊 Key Highlights: ✨ 33 Countries with Active Users ✨ 105,000 Average Check-ins Per Month ✨ 3,200 Average Users Per Month ...and so much more! We’re incredibly grateful for our community of educators, learners, and partners who made this possible. Together, we’re transforming education for the better. 🙌 Here’s to an even more impactful 2025! 💡 #EndOfYearReview #EducationMatters #MARIOEducation #ImpactInEducation

We are proud to be recognized as part of PRIVO’s Kids Privacy Assured program! At MARIO Education, protecting children's privacy and ensuring a safe, age-appropriate digital learning environment is important to what we do. Joining this program reflects our unwavering commitment to compliance, transparency, and building trust with our users. We are honored to stand alongside other industry leaders dedicated to safeguarding the privacy and safety of children worldwide. Check out PRIVO’s post below to learn more about their incredible work and how they’re celebrating companies getting it right! #ChildrensPrivacy #KidsPrivacyAssured #OnlineSafety #EducationMatters #DigitalLearning

Congratulations to all educators and students on reaching the halfway point of the school year! It’s important to rest and recharge to stay motivated for the months ahead. We’d love to hear your thoughts: What do you think is the most common reason students experience burnout? Vote below! #StudentWellBeing #BurnoutPrevention #TeacherPoll #EdPoll

We are privileged to participate in the “No School Is an Island” Conference! Chatmore British International School and COBIS recognize the evolving landscape of education beyond traditional school borders and emphasizing the importance of global collaboration. By bringing educators together from across the globe, this conference fosters meaningful partnerships that will shape the future of learning. MARIO Education is excited to contribute to these vital conversations and connect with fellow educators and changemakers. Looking forward to a transformative and inspiring event ahead! #NoSchoolIsAnIsland #EdEvent #FutureOfEducation

Understanding warm data—students’ feelings and interpersonal relationships—is just as vital as traditional cold data for creating a positive school culture. Warm data reflects emotions in a specific context and is measurable, making it actionable for educators. By analyzing warm data, educators can foster emotional awareness, emotional expression and encourage self-advocacy. They can also develop social consciousness within the classroom by teaching class strategies on reflexivity and group care. To embed warm data practices in your school, you can begin by building reflective practices for students, facilitating group conversations around warm data points to illuminate group dynamics and characteristics, and conduct trend analyses to map the emotional ecosystem. Our MARIO for Me™ software is a comprehensive solution that helps you track social and emotional data, to ensure your students are safe, ready to learn and thriving. If you’d like to learn more about how our solutions can align with your goals, feel free to: • Schedule a conversation with us at philipbowman@marioeducation.com, ayla@marioeducation.com or https://lnkd.in/gx255pxQ • Visit our website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghh26q48 • Reach out through our social media accounts For more on this topic, check out this article by Edutopia: https://lnkd.in/e8VKskcJ Let’s use data to not only inform but transform! #SocialEmotionalLearning #PositiveSchoolCulture #WarmData #StudentWellbeing #StudentSuccess #MARIOForMe

“The course equips you with strategies for building Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs), fostering a student-led, individualized approach. It helps you manage data-driven instruction and use real-time feedback to adapt lessons to meet student needs.” “Direct and targeted content that we can implement immediately. It is relevant and powerful!” “Thank you very much for this course, it has been transformative for me!” Sign up for our MARIO Certified Practitioner Course! This course provides high-impact professional learning, primarily focusing on concepts of neurodivergence and high-impact learning strategies using resources such as the MARIO for Me™ software features and high-quality research, both seminal and innovative in nature. Through this course, you will be prepared to actively contribute to the learning occurring within classrooms by utilizing The MARIO Framework™, principles of Universal Design for Learning, and/or providing inclusive learning services. Price: USD$1000 (excluding tax) Course Dates: March 1st - April 12th, 2025 (6-week course) Learn More or Register at https://lnkd.in/gyNTyiBV. Reserve your spot now! Let us empower you to help your students! #ProfessionalLearningForTeachers #21stCenturySkills #LifelongLearner #MARIOCourses