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While one adult learner may be well versed on how to search for resources online, another may have very little experience using the Internet.
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Survey your audience beforehand to determine any technical knowledge limitations they may have, as well as to assess their education levels.
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As we get older, we tend to gravitate more toward learning experiences that offer some sort of social development benefit.
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Create activities that encourage adult learners to use sites like LinkedIn and Google Plus as invaluable tools. This can help them to not only build their social network, but collaborate with those who share the same interests.
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However, mature learners prefer to engage in eLearning experiences that help them to solve problems they encounter on a regular basis (in the here-and-now, rather than the future).
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Motivation is key with adult learners. As such, you will need to motivate them to learn by offering them a reason for every eLearning activity, assessment, or eLearning module they'll need to complete.