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The Effects of Digital Communication on Motivating Third-Grade Writing

This study explores the impact of digital communication methods, such as email, social networking, blogging, and text messaging, on motivating 3rd grade students to write. The research aims to implement a technology-integrated unit plan to address low student motivation for writing, with desired results including increased motivation levels and improved satisfaction. The study involves 61 third-grade students and 2 teachers, as well as pen pals from a neighboring school.

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The Effects of Digital Communication on Motivating Third-Grade Writing

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  1. The Effects of Digital Communication on Motivating Third-Grade Writing Masaru Uchino University of Hawaii at Manoa

  2. Introduction • Informal Survey Question

  3. Introduction • Informal Survey Question • Q: Have you ever felt a LACK of motivation to write?

  4. Introduction • Researcher • Masaru Uchino

  5. Introduction • Researcher • Masaru Uchino • Public School Teacher

  6. Introduction • Researcher • Masaru Uchino • Public School Teacher • Third Grade

  7. Introduction • Researcher • Masaru Uchino • Public School Teacher • Third Grade • “There are many things that an instructor can teach students, but motivation isn’t one of those things.” ~ M. Uchino

  8. Project Background • Action Research Project

  9. Project Background • Action Research Project • Problem: Address low student motivation for writing in a third grade class

  10. Project Background • Action Research Project • Problem: Address low student motivation for writing in a third grade class • Research Purpose: Implement a technology integrated unit plan for writing

  11. Project Background • Action Research Project • Problem: Address low student motivation for writing in a third grade class • Research Purpose: Implement a technology integrated unit plan for writing • Desired Results: Increased level of motivation for writing

  12. Project Background • Digital Communication

  13. Project Background • Digital Communication • Email

  14. Project Background • Digital Communication • Email • Social Networking

  15. Project Background • Digital Communication • Email • Social Networking • Blogging

  16. Project Background • Digital Communication • Email • Social Networking • Blogging • Text Messaging

  17. Project Background • Digital Communication • Email • Social Networking • Blogging • Text Messaging

  18. Project Background • Digital Communication

  19. Project Background • Digital Communication • Digital Pen Pal Project

  20. Project Background • Digital Communication • Digital Pen Pal Project • Compose Digital Letters on Computers

  21. Project Background • Digital Communication • Digital Pen Pal Project • Compose Digital Letters on Computers • Exchange letters using a secure network server

  22. Project Background • Digital Communication • Digital Pen Pal Project • Compose Digital Letters on Computers • Exchange letters using a secure network server Server

  23. Project Background • Digital Communication • Digital Pen Pal Project • Compose Digital Letters on Computers • Exchange letters using a secure network server Server

  24. Participants • 61 third grade students

  25. Participants • 61 third grade students • 2 homeroom classes

  26. Participants • 61 third grade students • 2 homeroom classes • 2 teachers

  27. Participants • 61 third grade students • 2 homeroom classes • 2 teachers • Pen Pals at neighboring school

  28. Participants • 61 third grade students • 2 homeroom classes • 2 teachers • Pen Pals at neighboring school • Equal number of students

  29. Participants • 61 third grade students • 2 homeroom classes • 2 teachers • Pen Pals at neighboring school • Equal number of students • 3 homeroom classes/teachers

  30. Research Methods • Data Collection

  31. Research Methods • Data Collection • Classroom Observations

  32. Research Methods • Data Collection • Classroom Observations • Group Discussions

  33. Research Methods • Data Collection • Classroom Observations • Group Discussions • Reflection Letters

  34. Research Methods • Data Collection • Classroom Observations • Group Discussions • Reflection Letters Field Notes

  35. Research Methods • Data Collection • Classroom Observations • Group Discussions • Reflection Letters Field Notes Bulk of important feedback data

  36. Research Methods • ARCS Model of Motivation

  37. Research Methods • ARCS Model of Motivation • Attention

  38. Research Methods • ARCS Model of Motivation • Attention • Relevance

  39. Research Methods • ARCS Model of Motivation • Attention • Relevance • Confidence

  40. Research Methods • ARCS Model of Motivation • Attention • Relevance • Confidence • Satisfaction

  41. Research Methods • ARCS Model of Motivation • Attention • Relevance • Confidence • Satisfaction • Volition

  42. Results • The Good

  43. Results • The Good • Overall Excitement

  44. Results • The Good • Overall Excitement • “I always wanted a pen pal, but never had the chance before.”

  45. Results • The Good • Overall Excitement • “I always wanted a pen pal, but never had the chance before.” • “I can’t wait to meet my pen pal!”

  46. Results • The Good • High level of Satisfaction

  47. Results • The Good • High level of Satisfaction • Extrinsic & Intrinsic Rewards boost overall motivation levels

  48. Results • The Good • High level of Satisfaction • Extrinsic & Intrinsic Rewards boost overall motivation levels • “I knew I could do my best and felt proud that I could do it.”

  49. Results • The Not-So-Good

  50. Results • The Not-So-Good • Technology Woes

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