Role of Media in the Development of Education Dr. Radhika Kapur Abstract

The Effect of Media on Motivation

Learning that involves the use of media includes, CD ROMs, internet, distance learning, or virtual reality. It requires categorical memory and requires less intrinsic motivation. In the traditional forms of education, when there was no prevalence of media, then in this case, the students were required to experience several challenges in order to make the traditional type of learning work. When the usage of computers and internet was not common, then the individuals had to struggle through the libraries and various places in search for books in order to improve their learning. Children belonging to the socio-economically backward sections of the society and marginalized groups, normally visit computer centres in order to obtain access to the internet. Internet is regarded to be the fundamental area that makes provision of knowledge in all subject areas (The Importance of Media in the Classroom, 2003).

The weaknesses in English language are normally experienced by the people belonging to disadvantaged groups. English language learners require visual stimulus to assist them to process and store the information that comes from words. They often do not have the language attainment skills in English to accumulate a great deal of discussion in a way that can be effortlessly regained when required. Semantic information, i.e., words, facts, and names are stored in the semantic memory system, the least operative of the memory systems of the brain (The Importance of Media in the Classroom, 2003). Therefore, there are individuals who do not possess sharp English language skills and in the present existence, English is regarded to be a language that individuals should learn to speak and understand, therefore, media contributes in the motivation of the individuals to learn the English language skills.