Does motivational learning theory offer assistance to the instructor in meeting the multitude of demands of the 21st century?

The 21st century has brought many changes in the lives of students, from the preschoolers to the group known as the millennials. These changes obviously have brought to the field of education many articles, blogs, studies, suggestions, and even demands for change in how we do schooling. This forum is going to have you consider the question, “Does motivational learning theory offer assistance to the instructor in meeting the multitude of demands of the 21st century?”