Learning Motivation

January 30, 2021

How To Fall In Love With Studying, And How To Stay Motivated

Here are 5 tips on how to study effectively and not lose your motivation.

by Mila Semeshkina

January 7, 2021

7 Interesting Ways To Incorporate Badges In Online Training

Badge-based rewards can spark learner motivation and offer the public recognition they need. In this article, I discuss 7 interesting ways to incorporate this popular game mechanic into your online training course.

by Christopher Pappas

October 17, 2020

3 Reasons Why Learning In The Flow Of Work Makes You Better At Your Job

Five minutes searching here, a 10-minute look there, a call to ask a colleague a question, firing off an inquisitive email—have you ever wondered just how much of your week you spend searching for information?

by Gary Stringer

October 16, 2020

Understanding Learner Engagement

Does learner engagement mean having fun? If not, why is this view prevalent? Is it because we equate engagement with entertainment?

by Purnima Valiathan

September 25, 2020

All About The Emotions-Driven Learning Process In Adults

For decades, learning was mainly examined from the cognitive and motivational aspects. In this article, we explore how emotions have a substantial influence on the cognitive processes in humans, including perception, attention, learning, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.

by Sindhuja Sreenivasan

September 17, 2020

How To Motivate Your Online Learners During The Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic hit us all hard, but while working from home is manageable, teaching and learning can be quite hard. In this article, I will tell you how to make things easier for your eLeaners.

by Timothy M. Kennedy

September 1, 2020 | Sponsored

How Do I Increase My Learners’ Motivation With Gamification?

Have you struggled to motivate your learners and considered adding game mechanics? Before you jump into creating themes and designing leaderboards, there are simple best practices you need to know and follow.

by Dan Keckan

September 1, 2020

The 6 Elements Of A Practical Online Course Experience

A practical online course with hands-on tasks is the best way for your learners to quickly gain new skills. Motivating learners to complete them is another story.

by Ioana Moldovan

August 16, 2020

How Animation Boosts Students' Motivation And Engagement In Online Courses

Student completion rates have always been something that has made an Instructional Designer’s job difficult. Educators have tried and tried but very few succeed in maintaining morale, let alone raising it.

by Huong Giang Bui

July 27, 2020 | Sponsored

Creating Motivation For Training In Your Team

What to do when your team members despise training.

by Samantha Lang

July 7, 2020 | Sponsored

How To Develop A Gamification Strategy That Improves Learning Motivation: 8 Core Drives

Motivation matters in learning. And this is part of the attraction of gamification. Games inherently are motivational. Very few board or card games are played by families or friends because it was deemed mandatory. Playing the game is its own reward. This chapter explores what motivates learners and how gamification can tap into that motivation.

by Gerald L. Zandstra PhD

January 25, 2020

Friction-Free Training Leads To Learning With Traction

Training should be a habit, an automatic behavior. But learning requires effort. That's why IDs should reduce friction that could keep learners from completing eLearning and instead add friction to training content. This slows learners down and forces them to think about their learning.

by Pamela Hogle