Influence of teacher on student motivation: Opportunities to increase motivational factors during mobile learning

Abstract

Amid the COVID-19 lockdown many countries have replaced traditional learning with remote or mobile one. It was noted that students’ motivation has become much less with the transition to distance learning. This study analyzes how motivational processes influence mobile learning quality and aimed to analyze the factors boosted the motivation of students to learn in modern conditions of isolation and identify the major demotivating factors affecting the quality of mobile learning. Motivation is considered a key factor in improving students’ involvement in distance learning. The author surveyed 200 students and 46 teachers of The University of Jordan and Jordan University of Science and Technology regarding the factors that influenced their motivation in terms of mobile learning. The results revealed that 178 out of 200 participants agreed that intrinsic motivation impacted their interest in mobile learning. Some 78% of the students approved of mobile learning, while the remaining 22% believe it is necessary to return to the traditional face-to-face education format. The importance of feedback and communication with teachers and its impact on the process of mobile learning is considered. The role of built-in mechanisms in information systems and the positive role of gamification is equally important. Plug-ins compatible with the convenient WordPress system, i.e. applications that help organize the educational process were examined in the scientific work. The specific recommendations for raising the motivation of students in the learning process, which can be used by relevant institutions worldwide presented.

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