Motivation, Learning, and Technology: Embodied Educational Motivation (Interdisciplinary Approaches to Educational Technology)

Motivation, Learning, and Technology: Embodied Educational Motivation (Interdisciplinary Approaches to Educational Technology)

by J. Michael Spector (Author), Seung Won Park (Contributor)

Synopsis

Motivation, Learning, and Technology is a fresh, thorough, and practical introduction to motivational research, theories, and applications for learning and instruction. Written for both instructional designers and teachers, this foundational textbook combines learning design and learning technologies, synthesis of current research and models, and practical advice for those looking to improve how they motivate learners. Building from existing models in an interactional, holistic approach, J. Michael Spector and Seung Won Park guide readers through all steps of educational motivation, from designing a motivation plan through implementation and assessment.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 216
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 13 Dec 2017

ISBN 10: 1138689459
ISBN 13: 9781138689459

Media Reviews

This addition to the Interdisciplinary Approaches to Educational Technology series offers a holistic approach for designing instruction that is motivational for the learner and the educator, including examples extending motivational models, theories, and research to communities of practice. The authors have extensive global experience and knowledge relative to the learning sciences which grounds this practitioner-focused volume. Strongly recommended reading!

-Kay A. Persichitte, Professor of Learning, Design, & Technology and former Dean of the College of Education at the University of Wyoming, USA, and past President of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology

J. Michael Spector and Seung-Won Park have produced an excellent, comprehensive compilation of concepts, theories, and learning aids pertaining to motivation and learning. Their book updates and expands many of the areas of research that I have covered in the past and includes useful teaching aids, learning activities, references, links, and resources that will be welcomed by instructors who adopt this book as well as those who use it for guidance for self-study.

-John M. Keller, Professor Emeritus at Florida State University, USA

Author Bio
J. Michael Spector is Professor and former Chair of Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas, USA, and Editor-in-Chief of Educational Technology Research & Development. Seung Won Park is Research Professor in the Institute for Teaching and Learning at Daejeon University, South Korea.