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A Comparison of Group and Individualized Motivational Messages Sent by SMS and E-mail to Improve Student Achievement

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For many years, it has been generally accepted that communication and motivation affect students’ learning. Properly designed communication can enhance students’ motivation to learn.

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Wickramanayake, D., Schlosser, C., Deimann, M. (2008). A Comparison of Group and Individualized Motivational Messages Sent by SMS and E-mail to Improve Student Achievement. In: Zumbach, J., Schwartz, N., Seufert, T., Kester, L. (eds) Beyond Knowledge: The Legacy of Competence. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8827-8_15

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