Technology Integration and Student Learning Motivation

Blake Wieking
Mentor: Dr. Sara Waring-Tiedeman
Graduate School & Adult Learning

The purpose of this action research project was to determine if there is a correlation between the use for technology in a seventh grade social studies classroom and the motivation of students for learning. A combination of technology enriched lessons and traditional textbook and pencil lessons were used over a period of nearly two months. Data was collected through quantitative surveys and qualitative observations and responses from students. Analysis of the data collected suggests that students' motivation and joy of learning increases as technology is used in the classroom. Traditional methods of instruction were not recorded as memorable or motivational for students.