In tandem with reinforcement learning (RL), intrinsic motivation allows robots to autonomously acquire knowledge about their environment, developing skills that can later be fine-tuned for ...

Theories of motivation have evolved from early need or drive theories toward a resurgent interest in recognizing the role of a higher or "true" self in motivation. This article reviews principles of ...

This study examines the relationships among intrinsic motivation, critical variables related to technology adoption, and students’behavioral intention in mobile-assisted language learning (MALL). To ...

How? The evidence of a student’s intrinsic motivation is thoughtful questions, enthusiasm, and effort, while extrinsically motivated students require the threat of bad grades or a reward to move them ...

Digging into intrinsic motivation is about finding the emotional, psychological or even philosophical roots of why that goal matters to you, beyond the paycheck.

SPRINGDALE -- "Grades are extrinsic motivators, (but) deep, meaningful, sustained learning requires intrinsic motivation," says Josh Eyler, director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and ...