using technology to motivate reluctant learners
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Using Technology to Motivate Reluctant
Learners
Group 5Katie: Show Host, Lea: The Expert,
Alex: The Teacher, John: The Student
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
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?
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
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
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?
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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