ICT can enhance motivation to learn. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, high interest computer programs can promote excitement in learning. Bright colors, clever animation, and challenging games can make learning fun, keeping learners engaged longer and logging in more often.
Authentic learning activities reflect real world situations, and ICT offers plenty of real-life, up-to-date learning opportunities. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization goes on to say that digital video equipment and television, along with written materials, can enhance learning. By using current events through visual and print media, adult literacy learners will be more engaged because what they are learning is useful immediately in the world they live.
Adult literacy learners will learn at a quicker pace through the use of ICT. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, ICT offers feedback to the student instantaneously allowing the student to move through lessons more quickly. Also, you can use ICT any time, day or night. Students do not have to wait for a particular class at a particular time.