As learning in the workplace becomes increasingly informal, the motivation of employees to drive their own development becomes increasingly pivotal to their performance. This is a point that I fear many of our peers fail to grasp.
Learner Motivation: Before requiring someone to take a course, communicate the reasons why the content is important to the individual and the organization.
This series will explore what motivates the virtual learner. You'll see that motivation often comes down to"What's in it for me?" - So, what's in it for you?
Knowing what motivates people, what satisfies humans in terms of design and how it impacts the learning process, allows the crafting of an effective eLearning design. There are three distinct motivation theories that have been developed by scientists and psychologists that try to explain ways to motivate learners. All three seek to explain motivation and how it impacts the learning process. Look at the key ideas behind each theory and use them to improve the effectiveness of your courses.
Motivate Your Learners Based on The ARCS Model. The four categories of motivation variables comprise of sub-categories along with process questions to consider when designing eLearning (or any kind of learning):