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Originally Posted by Cactus Chef
Gamification of reading is nothing new. Accelerated Reader was rolled out to American public schools almost 25 years ago, and from day one teachers expressed some concern that children were reading books strictly for points rather than for learning or enjoyment.
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It was a little chicken and egg for me. I know my school had a program that rewarded reading with free pizza vouchers, but I really don't remember if I was already reading that much or if it built me into the habit.
I know gamification works some in kids who "don't like" to read, etc.
I have kept meticulous lists and spreadsheets of my reading for years, and I always set goals. But I am not gaming against myself, merely trying to steer the stream of my reading. The amount of water in it has always been the same though.