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: Video   Transcript   Transcript Summary   Chatbox   Resources   Using The QFT To Drive Inquiry In Project-Based Learning   Genius Support with Andi McNair   Learning Battle Cards   Torrance Learning’s Instructional Design Ideas Deck   Learning Rebels Blog: Curiosity as a Business Practice   Books   Storytelling With Purpose: Digital Projects to Ignite Student Curiosity by Michael Hernandez   Cultures of Thinking in Action: 10 Mindsets to Transform our Teaching and Students' Learning by Ron Ritchhart   Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends On It by Ian Leslie   Cultivating Curiosity: Teaching and Learning Reimagined by Doreen Gehry Nelson   Be part of the Community. Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here.   Join the conversation  Be part of the live chat! Sign up here.     Hire Learning Rebels  When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more   Host: Shannon Tipton  Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions