Creating a Motivating Environment

Creating a Motivating Environment

Part one: Content Review Directions:

Creating a Motivating Environment

Identify and describe at least three characteristics of positive language and/or effective feedback for children and adolescents. Explain why each characteristic is important to effective communication with young people and provide a specific example of each as well.

Based on Chapter 4 of the course text, identify and describe at least three specific strategies for helping students maintain the motivation to complete tasks.

Explain at least two reasons why children and/or adolescents may appear disengaged or off-task in group or classroom settings. Then, describe at least two strategies professionals can use to motivate children or adolescents when they appear disengaged or off-task.

Part two: Discussion: Technology, Games, and Motivation

What is your opinion on the use of technology and video games to motivate children and adolescents? Is it preferable to incorporate technology as much as possible into activities geared toward children and adolescents? Or are there drawbacks to using technology that outweigh the benefits?

In what ways, if any, do you anticipate integrating technology such as video games, blogging, etc. into your setting in order to motivate children and adolescents?

With these thoughts in mind, follow the instructions below to post your response to this Discussion topic.

Post an explanation of your opinion on the extent to which technology should be used in group and classroom settings to motivate school-age children and adolescents. Explain at least two benefits and two drawbacks of using technology, including if and why you believe one outweighs the other. Then describe if and/or how you anticipate using technology in your setting as a motivational tool (and if not, why not). Be sure to cite information from the Learning Resources to support your thinking.

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