We can create the best learning experiences in the world but it won't matter if learners aren't motivated to learn. And even if they do learn, they also need to be motivated to take action on that learning. So how can we influence that motivation in our work in learning and development?

A number of research-based models of human motivation exist. In this session you'll learn which of these provide the most actionable recommendations to help motivate learners—and how to avoid strategies that risk demotivating your audience. You'll look at this research about motivation in a practical way that can help you determine how best to use these models in the context of your work to solve real world challenges.

In this session, you will learn to:

• Translate models (such as self-determination theory) into practical design recommendations
• Avoid demotivating your learners
• Evaluate motivation strategies, such as incentives or gamification, to select the most effective strategy for your audience
• Understand the barriers to motivation in your audience
• Help people become self-directed learners

This session is appropriate for attendees at all levels of interest and background in instructional design.