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.