The Educational Software as a Motivational Tool in English Language Teaching

In a review of the literature, recurrent ideas appeared in the research articles reviewed. These ideas include technology as part of education has a conclusive and encouraging impact on students, students demonstrated a greater level of learning and expanded productivity with the use of technology. Both educationalists and students felt technology added significance to their learning experiences. The addition of online education was cost effective as well as advantageous to the learning process. Technology caused teachers to be better teachers. Because of the wealth of information previously only available to students at a prestigious university, teachers are required to keep their assignments relative and backed by this knowledge. Students can out research the teacher on many occasions and

In education: technology has change the way teacher teaches and how students learn. Technology has been proven to put teachers in a better position in monitoring and tracking their student’s progress and achievements. For example, the use of technology has made it possible for University of People to be in existence. Without technology we will not be here today discussing about its impact on

The proliferation of computers plays a significant role in the learning process particularly in acquiring a second language. Hartoyo (2008) states, ‘a computer is a tool and medium that inspires people in learning a language,

Studies created at the elementary level often fall in this category utilizing specific software or on line programs designed for this purpose. In the high grades and for adult education, technology can be used with multimedia activities including virtual tours and other activities that may require the four domains of language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading and writing. One of the critiques for the technology used for this purpose is the fact that it does not require direct teacher student interaction. The student can work independently with minimal guidance from the teacher.

Whether the student learns better through seeing, hearing or a hands on activity, whatever his or her needs may be, technology is able to assist the student.

Technology can help students in all areas of study. Students need to be able to use this technology since, “Currently and in the near future, it is understood that students need to acquire more autonomous skills of ‘information gathering, analysis, and display’” (Todnem, 2004, p. 1). Furthermore, the use of technology, mainly the internet, provides for variation since “Students find themselves bored and burnt-out of the lecture format to classes, so changing the curriculum and instruction to include things like online assignments and educational videogames can be one clear remedy” (Todnem, 2004, p. 1). Teachers who have implemented technology into their classrooms have noticed changes in their students. The most common of these effects being an increase in motivation. In “Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students” another positive effect is given “technology effect stressed by many teachers was enhancement of student self esteem” (“Effects,” 2004, p. 2).

There is much in the literature regarding the use of technology in education. According to Dede (2009), Banister (2010), Peled and Schocken (2014), my topic can be characterized as technology in education is an effective tool for motivating student engagement, increasing academic success, and providing new environments for students to learn. Thus, the more technology that is incorporated in a students’ earlier grades, the more inclined they will be to prefer that type of instruction in their latter years. It is an important topic with respect to education because the wave of new technology is increasing at rate never before seen in the field of education. These articles track the study of technology use in the field, and how they are beneficial for my study of technology in education. All of the articles support the idea of the use of technology in education, and each represent a different aspect in which technology can improve a child’s education.

With the use of technology, teaching and learning took a big leap and is changing its paradigms, from a closed model, and teacher-centered classroom to a model more open and student-centered, where the teacher moves from one holder of knowledge for a learning mentor, able to manage diverse discourses and practices as well as stimulate the intellectual capacities of students in the treatment of information available. In network there is much valuable information, but there are also many errors and controversies instead of teaching may confuse the students. So, they generally have access to information, but do not always know to do with it. Nowadays, several tools can promote knowledge and learning, many practices were improved, such as audiovisual

Despite the use of primary language support to facilitate the understanding of instructions/tasks in English, the ways students engage in-class discussions and activities and interact with peers during pair and group works are important aspects to look at. Students’ engagement and performance in learning English may certainly depend on how highly motivated students are toward their learning goals. Thus, motivation is one of the most important components in the learning process. Students love to learn, when they are highly motivated to learn. Bruning et al. (2011) stated that “motivation is the neglected heart of instruction”. In other words, while planning a lesson, the motivational factors should be taken in consideration since they play a huge role in students’ performance, attitudes, behaviors, and even creativity (Ryan & Deci, 2000). Indeed, every teacher uses several different strategies to keep their students’ engaged and committed to the tasks by promoting more individual or class participations. The two types of motivation, such as intrinsic and extrinsic, are really important to figure out their impact on students’ learning performance, especially in English.

Technological advancement and globalization have ushered the era of global economy which is "powered" by technology, fueled by information and driven by knowledge. The era of such technology starts from the very beginning when the earlier mode of communication like telegram, wireless and cable telephones were invented. But there is no doubt in saying that the biggest inventions of last century were computers and internet which are considered the best in every mode of communication and information. Since information continues to grow exponentially, educational institutes cannot confine their activities just to imparting merely a prescribed set of knowledge; students are rather required to be kept updated about the latest techniques arriving with every passing second. This new learning culture has been greatly promoted by the use of "information and communication technology ICT tools", which are defined as "a diverse set of technological tools and resources used to communicate, and to create, disseminate, store, and manage information" (Ramesh 2003). These ICT tools can play their parts in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of our education systems and in assessment of student's learning. According to TLTP Project ALTER 1993, "The two main uses of technology in the assessment process are identified as: using technology to perform the actions and cognitive processes a tutor would employ to arrive at a

Since the invention of light microscope by Robert Hooke and the study of living cells, knowledge in the field of science has developed tremendously. In fact, the development of computers in the twentieth century proved itself a real boon for education. Technology is a tool in teaching and learning processes. Technology and knowledge have always been complementary to each other. In school settings technology can be applied to ease the exchange of knowledge. In modern educational setting, PowerPoint presentations, video learning, video conferencing, online homework, and online examinations have become time saving and easy-to-use techniques. There are numerous types of scientific and technological equipment used by students. Some of them are computers, projectors, smartphones, tablets, smart pens, video and/or audio recorders. In addition to such equipment programs, the Internet has become a key medium for the exchange of information. A useful innovation available to students and learners is the World Wide Web. It lets us send electronic mails, communicate, and do research. Technology has improved higher education in a number of visible ways.

Technology has had and imperative influence in almost every aspect of life. It has also made an impact on how we learn today. Some question how effective learning could be via the internet, while most stick with the familiarity of traditional classroom learning. Either option you choose still substantiates that technology has changed the way we learn and will continue to expand on its influences with the ways we choose to progress educationally. Each educational platform has it disadvantages, however the advantages pose alternatives that can suit an individual’s educational needs.

Instrumental motivation, also called rational, pragmatic and utilitarian, refers to the individual’s desire to acquire a second language in order to use it for operational purposes, to pass an examination, acquire a job, or visit a foreign country (ibid). Rahman explains rational language learning as the learning of a language “in order to empower oneself by acquiring the potential to acquire employment” (2002). . It has been pointed out that Gardner’s motivation theory includes an educational dimension and that, the Attitude/Motivation Test Battery (AMTB), that he and his colleagues developed contains several items focusing on the learner's evaluation

In this globalization era, the value of English as an international language is significantly escalating in different aspects. Its significance is considered in classroom to prepare students in their future line of endeavor. Despite the innumerable benefits that English language can give, it has still a wide variety of components that are needed to be considered and examined in

The second is to use the computer as a laboratory computing device, which is one of the most frequently used educational application. A single terminal, teletype or electronic typewriter is installed in the classroom with a direct access to an externally placed computer. Students are encouraged to develop their regular classroom assignments. Talented and over-achieving students can be encouraged to develop their own software of help the peer group in preparing software to suit