Benefits of technological tools in the classroom to motivate students

Abstract

Due to the importance of the implementation of technology in the learning process, this descriptive research paper is focused on the benefits that carry teaching with technological tools that motivate students and encourage them to learn everywhere at anytime. Technology is present in people´s lives and it has changed the way that educators used to teach, however, not all of them are updated or comfortable with the use of ICT in the classroom. The learning process has to be enjoyable in order to achieve a meaningful learning, furthermore, the motivation through the use of technology in students when they are learning is essential to catch their attention and at the same time teachers innovate their way of giving classes. This investigation developed a survey directed to educators for determining how often they use technological tools and why they considered them significant resources for teaching.

Keywords: Technological tools, education, learning process, motivation.