“What the Research says about ICT and Motivation”

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I thoroughly enjoyed this article as it was not only very interesting to read, containing a wide range of facts but also it was written in a way that was quick and easy to absorb.  I found out a lot of information I realised I did not previously know.  The article listed many benefits of ICT in teaching relating to not only students but teachers and parents as well. Some effects toward the students when ICT was incorporated in their learning where things such as:

• Increased commitment to learning,
• Enhanced sense of achievement,
• Improved behaviour,
• Improved confidence, motivation and self esteem especially for children within special needs education.

I found this last point very interesting how with the incorporation of ICT in their learning it could help special need students.  A study described within the article stated, “…for the first time in their careers they have felt success. They can all go as far as they can go. There is no exclusion in opportunity.” This was very well said and I thought it was perfect as it matched my belief of teaching, that every student should be given the opportunity to be able to learn and engage themselves mental, pushing themselves to their own academic level. 

After reading this article I strongly agree that teachers can indeed maximise the impact of ICT towards student motivation by not only being confident themselves as educators in the use of ICT but also by exploring new ways in which to incorporate ICT to make lessons more stimulating and enjoyable.