Engagement refers to the degree of attention, curiosity, or interest that a student shows when they are learning something new. Engagement can be fostered by different types of motivation—external and ...

A recently published study from the University of Georgia found that students who want to master course content are more ...

(The Conversation) – Imagine a student using a writing assistant powered by a generative AI chatbot. As the bot serves up practical suggestions and encouragement, insights come more easily, drafts ...

Getting students to stay engaged during a 50-minute class session is one of the main challenges faced by lecturers and, indeed, the students themselves. Maintaining their motivation over the course of ...

Teachers can use resources connected to students’ goals—such as traveling for work or pleasure—to make coursework meaningful ...

Two academic researchers and lecturers discuss the many factors that boost short- and long-term motivation and how to get yourself started when procrastination threatens. October 10, 2025 Motivation ...

Supporting student engagement and creating the conditions in which student intrinsic motivation can flourish continues to be a challenge facing teachers in the classroom. Today’s post is the latest in ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Yurou Wang, University of Alabama (THE CONVERSATION) Imagine a student using a writing ...