2025 Reports

Beyond Engagement: Promoting Motivation and Learning in Online Courses

Bickerstaff, Susan E.; Thompson, Akilah H.; Walters, Keena P.; Gastelum, Jenivee

This Postsecondary Teaching with Technology Collaborative brief examines how students develop and use self-directed learning (SDL) skills—motivational, metacognitive, and applied learning processes that enable them to sustain effort, reflect on progress, set goals, and adapt their study strategies.