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By focusing on behavioral changes, Castleman demonstrates that small changes in how we ask questions, design applications, and tailor reminders can have remarkable impacts on student and school success.

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The 160-Character Solution... argues text messages can be used as one of several behavioral strategies, or 'nudges,' that can help students make informed decisions at key points during their educational careers. Inside Higher Ed ...Castleman proposes simple solutions for big problems. He links empirical research to practical applications that make "interventions highly customized" to facilitate access to a college education more equitably. The book will serve as a starting point for stakeholders interested in exploring ways to improve the college application processes and student retention rates. Choice

Table of Contents

Introduction
1. The Cost of Complexity
2. Starting with the Status Quo
3. Encouraging Active Decisions
4. Following Our Friends—or Not
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Notes
Works Cited
Index

The 160Character Solution

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      Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
      Published 10 January 2016
      ISBN-13 9781421418742
      978-1421418742
      ISBN-10 1421418746
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      Primary and middle schools Psychology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      By focusing on behavioral changes, Castleman demonstrates that small changes in how we ask questions, design applications, and tailor reminders can have remarkable impacts on student and school success.

      Trade Review
      The 160-Character Solution... argues text messages can be used as one of several behavioral strategies, or 'nudges,' that can help students make informed decisions at key points during their educational careers. Inside Higher Ed ...Castleman proposes simple solutions for big problems. He links empirical research to practical applications that make "interventions highly customized" to facilitate access to a college education more equitably. The book will serve as a starting point for stakeholders interested in exploring ways to improve the college application processes and student retention rates. Choice

      Table of Contents

      Introduction
      1. The Cost of Complexity
      2. Starting with the Status Quo
      3. Encouraging Active Decisions
      4. Following Our Friends—or Not
      Conclusion
      Acknowledgments
      Notes
      Works Cited
      Index

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