Publisher's Synopsis
These practical, easy-to-use books provide insights into examining web resources for their motivational potential-the potential to engage students in the learning process. The motivational assessment tools may be used in several ways:
As a teaching tool to help your students learn valuable information literacy skills
As a decision support tool for deciding which websites are appropriate for teaching your objectives
As a research tool for conducting practical research comparing the motivational effectiveness of various sites
As a design tool for creating a website that attract visitors and motivate them to remain in the website
Small and Arnone provide ideas, lesson plans, and examples for offering in-service workshops to practitioners, as well as lesson plans and related materials for student instruction. Overhead transparency masters and handouts are included. What web resources will you use in your instruction? Be sure to examine their motivational potential first!
