qUESTION:
How can I increase student reading motivation through technology?
aNSWER:
-With a passion for technology
-through the effective use of web 2.0 tools.
There are so many different technologies out there, you just have to know your students and find what works best for them. Don't be afraid to try something new, failure is not a stopping point. With any new technology time is always an issue but find ways around that! If you are passionate about it then your students will be as well.
"Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again,
this time more intelligently."
- heNRY FORD
Technology increases interest which increases motivation!
As I begin my teaching career I take everything I have learned throughout my graduate career with me. As a teacher we have multiple roles; leaders, researchers, advocators, so much more. We bring so much to the table, it is our job to put it all into action.
Believe in your students, faith goes a long way. Letting your students know that you have confidence in them even when they don't will make all the difference. Everyone just needs someone who believes in them. Remember confidence brings motivation!