technology and motivation

My research topic is about using technology to enhance motivation in the classroom.
I reviewed a group research paper written by three students (Pat Reiners,
Kärin Renner, Jill Schreibe). This paper is for class LT 785 at Dakota State University. The topic of this paper is technology and motivation and the sub title the Effect of Technology Integration on Student Motivation, Engagement and Interest, and it was written in Dec 08, 2005. According to Mr. Reiners integration of technology can impact student motivation, engagement, and interesting in learning. But he emphasized that “Technology in and of itself will not directly change student learning and attitudes”. He also stated that the way teacher puts technology to use in the classroom is critical factor in deterging the out come of learning. He believes strongly that if teachers are using technology to motivate students, they'll enjoy their work more and feel more successful with their students “. He also found using technology in the classroom required less teaching and I think this will create student centered classroom which will enhance students’ motivated. The writer also found that Integrating audio, video, and other media tools has been shown to increase student motivation.
My literature review questions are;
1- Does technology increase student motivation, engagement and interest?
2- How does technology increase student motivation, engagement and interest?
3- What specific technology tools or technology teaching strategies are more effective in exploring learners’ motivation, engagement, and interest?
My research review topic is technology and motivation. This research review discusses the role of technology to enhance learners’ motivation. Research discussion includes the definition of motivation, and technology tools features and factors related to the subject, the roles of the function of the technology tools in motivated-learning, the function of the student in being motivated by different technology tools to learn, using the right technology tool to pull together motivation-related information for use in teaching, using an effective technology tool to create an environment and situation that foster motivation, the study also discusses research findings about the role of using technology as a motivation tool in learning process, using technology to help teacher develop strategies to motivate themselves and learners in general and learners with disability in particular. Finally, the paper connects the previous information to the classroom and translated into implementation in the classroom to bring a culture of motivation to assist the students in their learning process to lead them to comprehensive achievements.

http://kr012.k12.sd.us/Portfolio/Group%20Research%20Paper.pdf
http://www.linguist.org.cn/doc/su200609/su20060908.pdf


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http://www.slideshare.net/smileha33/combining-technology-with-the-6-cs-of-motivation-1246945

http://www.entrepreneur.com/tradejournals/article/185385930.html

http://www.kimandalex.com/2005/files/Action_Research.pdf