Slidecast based on a presentation given on October 29th 2009. An attempt to drill down to find concrete strategies to encourage optimal motivation for learning. Far from being an expert on this, this was an opportunity for me to explore a topic of interest.

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3. “ When it is very good, instruction is technical excellence under the command of artistic expression.” Raymond J Wlodkowski Enhancing Adult Motivation to Learn

11. OK, not this kind of motivation.

13. Extrinsic v. Intrinsic Orientation Orientation Credential Degree or credential for promotion and advancement Educational Progression Grades, academic requirements, job Approval or proof of ability Recognition, self-esteem, status Association Social activities Skill Development Relevance to career or job Intellectual Achievement Self-satisfaction, mastery, challenge Self-improvement Personal growth, enjoyment of learning Association ** Community of practice (From Learning at a Distance by Anne Forster)

15. Is intrinsic motivation one thing? Basic Motivations Theory Steven Reiss, Ohio State Acceptance Vengeance Tranquility Status Social Contact Saving Romance Power Physical Activity Order Independence Idealism Honor Family Eating Curiosity

16. We have complex motivations Extrinsic Intrinsic Learning Goal Deep or Surface Outcomes How do we encourage intrinsic motivations?

20. Relevance Intrinsic Motivation Self-Efficacy Relevance

27. Intrinsic Motivation Self-Efficacy Relevance

28. Self-Efficacy Belief that you can do it Belief about the future based on past experience Attribute one’s success to ability, effort and knowledge Shadow side: overconfident and underprepared

29. Influences on Self-Efficacy Mastery Experiences: Past success or failure, stored as prior knowledge in long-term memory Vicarious Experiences: Observe someone we identify with succeeding or failing Social Persuasion: Encouragement from a trusted friend or mentor Optimal Arousal: We are relaxed, alert or enthused. Raymond Wlodkowski, Enhancing Adult Motivation to Learn How do you help learners gain confidence in their ability to learn and succeed?

30. Designing for Motivation (Course of learning) Relevance Attention Grabber Orientation and explicit connection to prior knowledge Learner self-identifies goals Learner choice of learning material & activity Expose Learning Gap Use emotion to engage Self-Efficacy Metacognition: Talk about how one learns Recount past success Feedback and encouragement Learner to learner dialogue Intrinsic Feedback Intrinsic Feedback

32. Sequence of content Module 1 Intro Module 2 Info Module 3 More Info Designing Successful e-Learning: Forget What You Know About Instructional Design and Do Something Interesting Michael W. Allen, 2007 Module 4 More Info Complexity builds….

33. Sequence of content Module 1 Intro Module 2 Info Module 3 More Info Designing Successful e-Learning: Forget What You Know About Instructional Design and Do Something Interesting Michael W. Allen, 2007 Module 4 More Info At some point there is exhaustion.