The first class must set the tone for the environment and expectations. Students should have a clear idea of what to expect and to interact with their instructor. 

I learned that adult learners potentially have more to handle outside of their learning environment, and they respect concise instructive, relatability, and flexibility. Encouraging discussions that are engaging and purposeful are key. I plan on applying this to my lesson plans and course outcomes by creating more group discussions by drawing inspiration from my adult learner's own experiences.

helping students to find purpose and meaning in what they are learning is important when trying to motivate them.

This module reinforced the importance of balancing intrinsic and extrinsic motivation when teaching adult learners. In my audio production courses, I find that students are most engaged when they see how their skills apply to real-world situations and their career goals.

This module reinforced the importance of autonomy in motivating adult learners. As an instructor, I've learned that students are more engaged when they feel ownership of their education and understand how their learning connects to real-world goals.

The class must start off right. Good energy and socialization of the teacher and how the content will be given makes a difference.

I have learned that adult learners have the need for flexibility and often have internal motivation to strive for their goals.

In this module, I learned that adult learners are often more resilient in their educational pursuits because they are driven by long-term goals, personal growth, and intrinsic motivation.

Adult learners are motivated chiefly by internal factors and use their life experiences as important support in their overall learning activities.

I try to keep my students engaged by incorporating a variety of hands on projects, both individual and team based. This gives them opportunities to develop their own skills while also learning to collaborate, communicate, and improve through feedback from their peers and myself.