Design and Implementation of a Prototype Web Platform to Enhance Student Motivation Through Specific Functionalities

The integration of digital tools in education provides opportunities to enhance student motivation and engagement. In this paper, a detailed design and implementation of a prototype web platform, developed to test specific motivational elements rather than functioning as a full-fledged Learning Management System (LMS), are presented. The platform focuses on integrating a credit system linked to assignment submissions, resource unlocking based on accumulated credits, and progress tracking. The technical architecture, technology choices, implementation of key functionalities, challenges encountered during development, and results from initial testing of the platform's impact on student engagement are discussed. The prototype serves as a foundation for understanding how specific functionalities can be utilized to enhance motivation in an educational environment