Why are we addressing motivation?
All learners are not equal
Self Determination Theory
Do not equal
learner
investment
o Learners are individuals
o Motivation exists along a continuum and is
affected by a variety of influences
o Increasing diversity in online learning makes
reacting to each learner’s motivators very difficult
o Motivation is tied to environment
o People are natively motivated to join groups and
form communities
Think
Differently
We are organisms that are programmed to collaborate.
The tools for
are changing.
Because the students are changing.
In grade,
out of
students are online.
Be an active facilitator
Scaffold the activities.
• Begin with discrete tasking and then expand to more open tasking that requires true inquiry and critical thinking
• Start with learner dyads making it easier to identify learning styles, issues, and strengths.
Make it meaningful for them