One way of incresing students´interest is carrying out a research study on what kinds of activities can be more appealing to them according to their ages,interests,needs,beliefs and desires.In this way,teachers could design activities that possibly will engage students and help them to obtain better results.
Another way to mativate students to participate in the blog could be taking into account the topics they like,the experinces they live (drugs,plans, first engagements,parties,soccer,relationships with Friends and family,their hobbies,needs ,desires,etc),Everything related to their context.Also,if students have the possibility to choose the topic they want to write about in the blog,autonomy and interest will be promoted.
According to some investigations carried out by Benware and Deci in 1984,students will be more interested in learning a topic when they can apply the knowldge they have acquired in the real life,instead of learning only to obtain good grades.
According to some investigations carried out by Benware and Deci in 1984,students will be more interested in learning a topic when they can apply the knowldge they have acquired in the real life,instead of learning only to obtain good grades.
Another very good point. Undoubtedly, when we tap into students' interests, they will probably be engaged and motivated to learn. We have to ensure that their is learning going on. This might be an interesting resource http://firesinthemind.org/. Another thing you have mentioned is not only having the students decide on the topic, but even perhapsbeing in charge of designing and setting up the blog.
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