We all understand how to learn in a traditional classroom environment. We've been doing that all of our lives. It's comfortable. Online learning has introduced a new learning culture - one that takes time with which to become familiar. Organizations spend a lot of time planning for, and investing in, technologies - but often forget about the culture change involved with this new learning environment.

In order for online learning to be successful, we need to create environments in which people can effectively learn. Our participants need to be open to learning in this new way, and confident that their time invested in professional development is well-spent.

Take a close look at the items in this booklet and you'll see that motivation often comes down to answering the question "What's In It For Me?" The latest technologies and best designs won't mean a thing if you can't answer that question for your participants.

So how do we motivate our online participants? Keep these 101 Tips (in 10 categories) in mind when designing your courses and interacting with participants and you may be amazed at what a difference a little motivation makes.