How do you encourage students to learn? Can a student be forced to learn?

"Students can't be forced to learn because learning is an active process. The students need to actively reach for that knowledge. I encourage students to learn by making lessons relevant to their lives at that moment, if I can. I encourage them to ask questions relevant to their own lives to spark their investment. For example, if a student is currently playing a video game with dinosaurs in it, I'll use that as a segue to encourage them to think about the natural world. Often, relating to some prior knowledge or area of interest helps students to remain engaged, motivated, and excited about learning."