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Using Technology to Motivate Reluctant Learners

Using Technology to Motivate Reluctant Learners. Group 5 Katie: Show H ost, Lea: The Expert, Alex: The Teacher, John: T he Student. Introduction. There are many types of technology that can be used to motivate students Interactive whiteboards, eBooks, apps, tablets, interactive games…

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Using Technology to Motivate Reluctant Learners

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  1. Using Technology to Motivate Reluctant Learners Group 5 Katie: Show Host, Lea: The Expert, Alex: The Teacher, John: The Student

  2. Introduction • There are many types of technology that can be used to motivate students • Interactive whiteboards, eBooks, apps, tablets, interactive games… • E-readers • Interview expert: Lea

  3. E-readers • What is an e-reader? • How will using an e-reader help to motivate reluctant learners? • Are there any drawbacks to this? • Do you believe there will be any issues with using this product?

  4. How to use in the Classroom • Little Johnny had trouble reading • Explain how to use the product first • Explain the task and what is expected of them • Work together as a whole • Work individually • Reflect and review

  5. Positives and the Negatives • What are the benefits from using the e-readers • Motivates children to interact with their class • Become more motivated to read and retains information. • Enjoy reading - read more • What are the negatives? • It can have the opposite effect on girls, they can become reluctant to read • The teachers can have trouble using the program until they learn how to use it

  6. How does this effect the student • How was your reading experience before e-reader? • How was your reading experience after e-reader • What do you like about it? • What don’t you like about it?

  7. Conclusion and References • Many different types of technology can be used, e-readers useful • Benefits outweigh the issues with e-readers • Teacher technique combined with technology will engage the reluctant student • References • McDonald, T. (2013). Classroom Management, Engaging Students in Learning (2nd ed.). VIC: Oxford University Press Australia Pty Ltd.

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