Motivation and engagement

Teenagers told us that they felt a lack of purpose and motivation during lockdown, and the loss of their normal routine meant they were trying to figure out a routine that would work for them.

Some will likely have found the adjustment back to face-to-face education and lessons quite challenging, while those engaging in remote learning (consistently or due to quarantining) may find it hard to manage their own time and feel motivated.

Resources

The resources identified below include sharing good practice, tips for keeping learners engaged, and strategies for keeping learners motivated during the changes to their education.

• BBC Bitesize provides advice on staying motivated when things are different from how they were.
• Every Mind Matters - getting ready to return to education
• The Department for Education has highlighted methods and advice (based on current school practices) to keep pupils motivated and engaged when learning remotely.
• The Education Endowment Fund (EEF) has collated the best evidence on supporting students to learn remotely.
• The following blog provides six ways to keep your students motivated if exams have been postponed.

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