Motivation: a neglected factor in instructional design

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Published: Jan 1, 1996
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17471/2499-4324/700
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Educational Technology, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), Educational Software, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Motivation

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Dean R. Spitzer
Dean R. Spitzer & Associates Inc., Lakeland, Florida

Abstract

Critical discussion of the relationship between courseware and the motivational dimension of learning. According to the author and 'level of teaching and courseware that' more 'markedly deficient in terms of motivation.

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Vol. 4 No. 3 (1996): TD11 - Educational Software
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Articles - Special Issue

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