Technological distractions V Motivational factors

Abstract

This study aims to investigate demands for motivational factor in a classroom environment which has been polluted by increasing distraction caused by the recent technological developments. It is evidently proved that motivations of students are quite important to enhance their learning in the classroom. Some of these factors relates to theextrinsic and intrinsic motivations. The extrinsic motivational factors are treated more inthis study.However, the recent technological developments and their new learning environment have also influence on learning of students. According to a survey more than nine out often British students are distracted by Face book, Twitter and other social networking sitesat least once an hour. As part of motivational factors, rewards are more productive andefficient then punishments in classroom environment. For the good and betterment of teachers and students, educational institutions should start to put into practice "laptopban" and "smart phone ban" or permits.In this paper comparative studies are considered to dig out findings related totechnological distractions V motivational factors.This paper analyzes the distractions caused by the recent technological developmentin the classroom environment. The finding of this paper indicates that banning is not agood option for motivation of the students. It suggests that there should be a balancebetween banning and freeing the usages of the recent developed technologies.In short, it is regarded to conduct a controlling mechanism which can help student show to handle and balance technology use in educational institutions. If students aim forhigh paying jobs, during the lesson they need to switch off their laptop and smart phonesfor better future.