University computer science (CS) courses serve as important bridges into further CS study and careers in STEM. Yet many women and underrepresented students with interests in STEM turn away from these ...

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 ...

"I cannot do this, and I’m not sure I want to!" Millions of students across the world have said this or at least thought it more than once during their educational journey. Sometimes, this reaction ...

Students think they grow more motivated to tackle STEM topics as they get older. Teachers disagree. That’s according to recent surveys by the EdWeek Research Center. A majority (59%) of teachers of ...

When an exam is coming up, many students focus on memorizing vocab and skimming textbooks even if that isn’t the best way to learn. Mindset may play a big role in shaping how students study and how ...

Many posts on student motivation have appeared in this blog over the years. Antoine Germany, an assistant principal at the school where I teach, Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif., gave ...

HPU Sean Suggs 1 High Point University students learned how motivation and personal goals can help navigate their ...