Assignments where students have to struggle and be motivated to solve a problem, can be shown by the teacher their progress, This results in increased motivation for higher levels of achievement.

I learned student empowerment can be used to the teacher's advantage. I am not computer or phone  tech savy and I often ask my students to help me with a computer or phone problem. This does empower them to increase communication and engage with me if they have questions.

Listening to the student and finding out what they need from me to accomplish their goals. Then I can provide that information so they can accomplish theirgoals and be successful.

I learned that intrinsic and extrinsic motivation can both play an important role in helping adult students succeed. I think connecting assignments to students' personal interests and career goals, while also providing encouragement and positive feedback, can help keep them engaged. In my courses, I try to provide teaching moments and relate various things in the assignment to a real world example.

I learned that giving adult learners more freedom in their learning can help them feel more involved and take responsibility for their progress. I think it's important to find a balance between letting students explore their own ideas and providing enough structure and guidance, especially when teaching some of the technical skills that build on each other.

I learned that creating a welcoming learning environment goes beyond the physical classroom, which is why clear communication, organized materials, and setting expectations early are important in our online environment. Making students feel comfortable when asking questions goes a long way.

Aligning extrinsic and intrinsic motivators is the combination that will make you successful with adult students. If they dont have one of those two motivating factors, they won't be engaged. The two factors have to be approached holistically. 

I learned that adult learners are often motivated by a practical goal and also if what they're learning applies to their real-life situations. I think it's important to make the material we teach relevant, rather than just presenting information without context. Adults also bring their own experiences into their learning process, so finding ways to keep the material useful can make a big difference.

The more autonomy an adult student has, the more they feel respected in their learning environment. This drives engagement. The onus is put on the student, and this can help us get the best academic outcomes. 

Creating a welcoming environment with clear communication is essential in security. Adults do best when expectations are understood. Once expectations are understood, the value of the class becomes a lot clearer and allows them to trust the classroom environment.