Uses for Nudges in Education

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Many students fail in their studies not due to lack of ability but rather because of poor behaviors that undermine their learning (procrastinating, spending time on social media rather than paying attention in class, etc.). Digital communication now allows faculty to address these behaviors by sending nudges through the learning management system or outside apps. These nudges have the potential to increase the likelihood of student success within a course and cultivate habits that sustain students in their future courses and careers.


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