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Gamification of Fundamentals of Writing I

Saint Paul College 

Background 

Fundamentals of Writing I is a required course for many students at St. Paul College, including students entering the trades who take it as a sole writing course. For students who struggle with writing, the course can be a particularly challenging. To assist all students, Fundamentals of Writing I is gamified as a means to channel extrinsic motivation and help more students succeed.

Type of Grant Received through Minnesota State Innovation Funding

Small Seed Grant – $9,541 

Sustaining Grant - $10,000

 

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