This forum features five presentations that collectively evaluate the theme of motivation—or the lack thereof—when using computers in language learning. Ken Ikeda analyzes student engagement with the NGSL Profiler, revealing technical advantages but a persistent reluctance to incorporate the tool independently. Kayo Ozawa discusses fostering authentic motivation for digital extensive reading and SDG-related research, set against a backdrop of leadership education. Ellen Head and Won Kim present a “human-in-the-loop” model, highlighting how student agency can be encouraged or undermined in AI-supported classrooms. Blair Barr explores how digital platforms for collaborative writing affect learners’ sense of autonomy and their willingness to engage with technology-driven tasks. Kimberly Reyes examines the complexities of learner motivation when integrating language learning apps, focusing on barriers, incentives, and how teachers can support meaningful digital engagement. Together, these presentations offer practical insights and research-based reflections on what drives—or hinders—students in their digital language learning journeys, inviting participants to consider how educators can better foster motivation and agency in an age of rapid technological change.