Students will use AI. The challenge is teaching them to use it in ways that strengthen learning. Educational psychology ...

But by this spring, Khan had admitted that the release of Khanmigo was “a non-event” for many kids. Although access exploded, ...

One theory contrasts implicit and explicit motivation. When we are implicitly motivated, we learn because we find the subject fascinating, because we want to achieve mastery of the subject or because ...

Can AI tools genuinely boost student motivation? And what conditions can make or break that boost?

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 ...

Ever since taking her first STEM class in 8th grade, she’s enjoyed learning about cells, DNA, and anatomy. Now, Kaylyn is a junior in the biomanufacturing pathway at the Davies Career and Technical ...

Wlodkowski and Ginsberg provide us with a framework that includes creating four conditions to enhance learner motivation. The four conditions of the Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) framework ...

Motivation theory has evolved over time as limitations of each new theory have become salient, and new theories are proposed to improve upon the old ones. Since each theory makes sense on its own, it ...

Motivation is key to student learning as it influences attention, effort, and persistence. While some students are naturally curious, others may struggle to engage. The good news is that you do not ...