1. Motivating Adult Learners This module will teach you the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, as well as some general rules of thumb in motivating adult learners. Click on the button to continue.

2. Motivating Adult Learners Click on Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to find out more on each. Intrinsic motivation is something that drives the learner inside himself, such as pride or self-expression. Extrinsic motivation is an outside source that is driving the learner to do something, such as a paycheck or job promotion. Intrinsic motivationExtrinsic motivation

3. Motivating Adult Learners Now that you know more about what intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are, click the box below to continue in this module to see some ways to tap into each of these motivations.

4. Motivating Adult Learners Click here Click here to see intrinsic motivators. Add a dose of suspense. The mystery of learning will keep the learner hungry for knowledge. Let learners provide feedback during the course. This will let them feel a part of the learning process. Make course relevant to a learner’s life. It’s a great incentive when training is immediately valuable.

5. Motivating Adult Learners Click here Click here to see extrinsic motivators. Present some benefits to learning said skill so that it relates to the job or life. Enable testing out as a reward for previous knowledge. Accommodating individual interests and career goals can be a powerful extrinsic motivator.

6. Motivating Adult Learners Click on boxes to see ways to keep adults motivated. Use lots of choices that prompt self- direction. Make courses relevant to a learner’s life. It’s a great incentive when training is immediately valuable. Focus on practical knowledge that relates to real-life performance.

7. Motivating Adult Learners Click on boxes to see a few more ways to keep adults motivated. Chunk information into small bits. This will be easier for the learner to process. Stimulate the mind. Ask thought- provoking questions that do not have one answer. This will keep the learner interested. Let learning occur through mistakes. Enable this through context-sensitive feedback.

8. Motivating Adult Learners Now you will take a quiz on what you have discovered. Click on the box to continue.