In a study focusing on the influence of reward-scheme programs on behavior, the authors found that when people see visible progress towards their goals they are more likely to increase the activity required to reach those goals. "The Goal-Gradient Hypothesis Resurrected: Purchase Acceleration, Illusionary Goal Progress, and Customer Retention." Journal of Marketing Research, February 2006, 43(1):39-58. This is something that 7spell accomplishes by providing each user with the ability to set personal goals, earn reward points, and view their own progress tracking reports, and also to publish all of those results on public social media platforms. The authors conclude that effective use of motivational strategies must take both into account.
This analysis of past and current studies looks at the way people view and are motivated by individual goals as well as societal achievement (competition). Įach person is influenced by a unique set of factors related to their own status and progress towards goals, but is also affected to a greater or lesser degree by the achievements and perceived standards of the people around them. "The Psychology of Competition: A Social Comparison Perspective." Perspectives on Psychological Science, November 2013, 8(6):634-650. With 7spell, the user is given a wide range of additional information about each spelling word, including the word's definition - one of the key factors in enhanced memory, according to this study - as well as usage examples, synonyms, and antonyms. They discovered that when the information provided stimulated the participant's brain to process the word on a more involved level (referred to as "deep encoding" or "degree of elaboration" in the study), that word was more effectively learned and remembered.
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In this seminal study performed at the University of Toronto, Canada, the authors performed a series of tests in which they gave the study participants a sequence of words to learn, with information related to each word as it appeared in order. "Depth of processing and the retention of words in episodic memory." Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, Vol 104(3) (1975): 268-294. Here is a summary of the theory and research behind 7spell's effectiveness.Ĭraik, F., and Tulving, E. He is also the author and illustrator of the picture books Kapow!, Ker-splash, and If I Had a Triceratops.7spell is scientifically designed, and utilizes principles based on decades of research in learning, retention, and psychology.
George OConnor is the creator of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series Olympians, in addition to serving as the illustrator of the Captain Awesome series. When Stans not creating the awesome adventures of Captain Awesome, he loves reading comic books, eating okra, and hang gliding (but not at the same time). Will Captain Awesome prevail and keep the spelling bee trophy safe from evil? M-I-T-E-E! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Captain Awesome chapter books are perfect for beginning readers! About the Author Stan Kirby tied a beach towel around his neck and became Super Commander Beach Boy when he was six years old.
Beasley announces that Eugene will be representing the class in the second grade spelling bee (along with Meredith Mooney-yuck!), Captain Awesome wonders if his spelling superpowers are strong enough to defeat his nemesis, Little Miss Stinky Pinky. Book Synopsis Will Captain Awesome successfully take on Little Miss Stinky Pinky to be the winner of the second-grade spelling bee? Eugene McGillicuddys superhero alter ego, Captain Awesome, relies on a wide array of superpowers to keep the town of Sunnyview safe from bad guys. About the Book Captain Awesome is up against Miss Stinky Pinky in the second grade spelling bee.
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