The main points in this module was about extrinsic and intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is when there is some sort of reward or praise from an external source due to an activity or behavior that was done. Intrinsic motivation is when an individual takes part in an activity or behavior that is rewarding in and of itself to that individual. Younger students tend to be more intrinsically motivated versus being extrinsically motivated. Older students tend need extrinsic motivation over intrinsic motivation. Do kids use the extrinsic motivation when it comes to other areas besides school work. Do kids use it when it comes to sports. Even though they may have no interest in the sport they perform it just to make their friends or parents happy?
Things incorporating technology, such as video games, Pintrest, and twitter are motivating because they are intrinsically motivating. They provide immediate response through exploration on the internet, therefore, they are rewards in themselves. As far as extrinsic factors, these technologies give you the reward of instant communication or response to something you were trying to find or figure out.
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