I’ve always tempted students with external rewards to encourage participation. While the idealist in me believes in learning being its own reward, I think I would be foolish not to appeal to more basic instincts.

I’m starting the same tact with our teachers. I’m starting the laptop of the month program. This month the teacher who updates their site with timely information. I’ll be throwing bonus points for additional media (pics and movie) as well. The the games begin.