is not limited to second language learning. It is a universal phenomenon in all school learning, in all subjects. Children are required to learn their native and or in official language of their nation but the purpose of such learning, in the minds of most children, is no more than showing to the teachers and parents that they have done what they are expected to do through tests and homework assignments.
POWER OF TECHNOLOGY TO PERSONALIZE EDUCATION
Keynote at the 2014 Technology in Education Conference
THE LACK OF GENUINE PURPOSE OF LEARNING OR INTRINSIC MOTIVATION
Thus changing the purpose of learning is key to enable better learning, to realize the potential of technology, and to transform education. The Global Language and Culture Institute is one way to achieve the change. By inviting students from all over the world to develop learning materials for each other and teach each other what they are supposed to learn creates an opportunity for them to do something for other people. I hope this can help change students motivation from getting a grade to helping others.