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How To Motivate Students Using Inquiry and Technology. Susan Pair EDTE 731. What Is Inquiry?. Encourages learning through a systematic approach to understanding content Uses increasingly higher levels of thought Uses questioning skills to extract information.
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How To Motivate Students Using Inquiry and Technology Susan Pair EDTE 731
What Is Inquiry? • Encourages learning through a systematic approach to understanding content • Uses increasingly higher levels of thought • Uses questioning skills to extract information
What Is the Role of the Teacher? • Strengthen students self-motivation • Promote inquiry • Promote cooperative learning
What Technology Is Suitable for Students? • Internet • Spreadsheets • Multimedia programs • Video recorders • Computer projection systems
How To Motivate • Make students active participants in learning. • Hold high but realistic expectations for your students. • Capitalize on students’ existing needs. • Ask students to analyze what makes their classes more or less motivating.
How To Motivate • Help students set achievable goals for themselves. • Tell students what they need to do to succeed in your course. • Strengthen students’ self-motivation. • Avoid creating intense competition among students. • Be enthusiastic about your subject.
In Conclusion • Use the inquiry model of teaching • Use technology • Enjoy the motivation that comes from the integration of inquiry and technology