Providing+recognition

1. Rewards are not necessarily negative relative to intrinsic motivation. 2. Rewards are most effective if they are related to a standard. 3. Abstract recognition //(praise)// is more effective than tangible ones //(candy).//
 * Overview of the Research **

1. Personalize the recognition. 2. Pause, prompt and praise. 3. Occassional concrete recognition is acceptable and effective.
 * What Does This Look Like in the Classroom? **

**How Does Technology Fit In?** email to parents and students webpage or classroom wikis to post student work (sample wiki) electronic portfolios [|Kidbibs] (electronic award/certificate maker sent via email) [|Microsoft Office Templates] for making awards, certificates classroom response systems [|Rubistar] (to set the standard)