Abstract:

Nowadays English is increasingly becoming one of the main sources of obtaining and accurately understanding new information and a tool to master new areas of knowledge.

As a consequence, scientists still have a strong interest in finding new methods of teaching a foreign language. Even more important, this problem is acquired at the present time, when some Master’s programs are taught in English. The modern learning process cannot be imagined without the use of information and communication technologies (ICT). Therefore, using ICT increases the effectiveness and intensity of training, contributes to the development of students’ and teacher’s skills.

In addition, ICT opens up new forms and methods of teaching such as online training resources, use of virtual and artificial language environments. All these innovations motivate both teachers and students promoting academic and professional development.
Despite all the opportunities provided by ICT, the role of motivation remains the main one in the study of any curricular subject, including English.

This article presents the results of ICT influence analysis on the motivational component of the learning process. The dynamics of students' progress in the same subject areas has been compared, but with different material resources in teaching (using ICT and without). The given paper considers the analysis of the students' motivation according to the survey data.
The received results allow us to speak about positive influence of ICT application in training.

Keywords:

ICT, motivation, English, effectiveness, teaching and learning, virtual learning environments, Black Board.