GW Journal

Explore insights, stories, and strategies for lifelong learning — written for learners, educators, and professionals alike.”

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Learning Insights

The Engagement Illusion

In our previous post, we challenged what we measure. In this post, we challenge our assumptions. Engagement has become the holy grail of learning design—but what if we’ve been chasing a mirage?

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Growth Mindset

Motivation by Design

We treat motivation as a magical ingredient, something learners either bring with them or somehow summon on their own. But what if motivation isn’t an input? What if it’s an outcome of clever learning design?

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