Monday Feb 24, 2025

Curiosity Engagement

It all started with the BIG question on the table.

How do we spark and sustain curiosity in learning?

This Coffee Chat dove into how our curiosity fuels engagement. We kicked things off by brainstorming ways to design learning experiences that get people questioning, exploring, and leaning in for more. Whether through interactive quizzes, thought-provoking scenarios, or unexpected challenges, the goal is to keep learners thinking, What’s next?

We want to build structured designs that keep learners engaged and prevent that dreaded click-through-and-forget syndrome. From branching scenarios to drip-feeding content, the right approach can make learning feel more like an adventure than a checklist.

Keeping curiosity alive takes some intention. Real-world examples, case studies, and unexpected challenges help hold attention, while showing immediate benefits keeps motivation high. The goal goes beyond sparking curiosity and into making learning feel like something worth coming back to.

Curiosity fuels engagement, but it also builds lifelong learners. How do we help people stay curious beyond a single course?

Stay curious!

-Shannon

Resources:

Resources

Using The QFT To Drive Inquiry In Project-Based Learning

Genius Support with Andi McNair

Learning Battle Cards