There’s no C in motivation – or is there?!
The video highlights what can happen when teachers are the focus of the lesson, not to mention no student direction or technology featured. Source: You Tube “The Perils of the Teacher-Centered classroom”. Retrieved on November 3rd from, www youtube.com.
I enjoyed the article ‘The 6 C’s of motivation’ . The 6 c’s being choice, challenge, control, collaboration, constructing meaning and consequences, each highlighting 6 ways to boost student motivation in the classroom.
Personally, I feel it is important to ensure students are pushed to achieve at higher levels, that they have some input into their learning and are encouraged to work together with their classmates, amongst other important elements. I do not see how incorporating the 6 C’s of motivation directly relates to technology or e-learning, however, I do expect that using technology in the classroom could certainly aid in achieving the 6 C’s! Where meaningful learning is concerned, allowing students to conduct their own research would assist in greater understanding. Moreso, where consequences are concerned it is stated that when students are provided channels to display their work, motivation increases. How wonderful for students to strive towards the creation of their own website, podcast or blog, just to name a few!
Source: Wang, S. & Han, S. (2001). Six C’s of Motivation. In M. Orey (Ed.), Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching, and technology. Retrieved 31st October 2008 from, http://projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt/index.php?title=Six_C%27s_of_motivation
