Before writing this post, I had a good look at the homework posts and I did notice low engagement. So, you are right that educational content could mean less interaction.

Taking this development (lower interaction) into account, I raised the point of catering to diverse users of the platforms, hence the suggestion of a separate environment for education.

Just separate, not ditch it or make steem all about it. I think we need to choose a middle ground.

I'm positive about the success of these courses though. I'm sure there are ghost students who are benefiting from these courses, only they are not doing homework conventionally (It could very much be me).