I love when a course reinforces ideas that we know to be true by incorporating ideas we may not have thought have an impact. Not only is motivation key for students, it is key when working with colleagues. Think about the parts of your job you love to do. Usually they are the most rewarding; the tasks that make you feel like you make a difference or for which you have a particular talent. I often try to identify what motivates the students. For most it is a career, a better life, or self-improvement. If you are not providing opportunities for each of these for the students, they will check out quickly.
