Crafting Personalized Learning Environments Through Motivational Profiling

This research-to-practice full paper explores a new method for defining motivational profiles to a scientific and technology dissemination portal, leveraging the Octalysis framework and Self-determination-theory. Our research included 581 participants from various age groups across Brazil. The aim was to develop a science outreach portal. We investigated the variation of motivational profiles across ages and their impact on gamification strategies. By developing age-specific interactive dynamics based on identified motivational profiles, we propose a way to personalize the portal to better meet users' intrinsic motivations. Our findings provide practical strategies to tailor educational content based on these profiles, greatly improving the effectiveness of educational interventions.