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Apr 2024
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Episode 161: Is gamification taking over...

The School of School
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Gold stars, Chocolate-covered broccoli, and more. Our fabulous trio are here to weigh up whether gamification is taking over and whether or not it is a danger to children’s attitudes. Is the quality of the learning being overlooked? Can school attendance rewards be an issue? Plus, who turns into Max Verstappen when they enter a Go-kart?


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