JuliaKelley'sPortfolioPage: ARCS Model of Motivation Design
Julia Kelley's Portfolio Page: ARCS MODEL
Project Proposal:
Topic: ARCS model of motivation design.
Needs Assessment
1. Problem: With the dramatic increases in the both the quality and abundance of technology today it has become increasingly harder to effectively motivate students in the classroom. In a digital world how are we as educators supposed to compete with the media for the attention of our learners?
2. What is to be Learned: We will revisit the definition of motivation and how motivation relates to student to student learning and student achievement. Specifically, we will take a look at John Kellers theory of motivational design: the ARCS model.
3. Learning Audience: Administrators and Teachers of students of all ages.
4. Learning Content: John Kellers: ARCS model of Motivation Design
5. Learning Objectives:
- Gain an understanding of what motivation is and means.
- Gain an understanding of the importance of motivation in instruction.
- Identify and elaborate the four elements of the ARCS model.
- Understand and be able to implement strategies that can be used to increase student
learning and motivation in the classroom.
Task Analysis:
Purpose: Upon completion of this course Administrators and teachers will have a better understanding of what motivation is, it's influence on student learning and achievement, John Keller's ARCS model, and examples of how to increase student motivation using the ARCS model.
Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives:
1. Gain an understanding of what motivation is and means.
2. Gain an understanding of the importance of motivation in instruction.
3. Identify differences between extrinsic motivation and intrinsic motivation.
4. Identify and elaborate the four elements of the ARCS model.
5. Understand and be able to implement strategies that can be used to increase student learning motivation in classroom.
Prerequisite Skills
- Essential Skills:
- Basic understanding of motivation, its influence on student learning and achievement
- Supportive Skills:
- Desire to learn
- Positive Attitude
- Ability to process new information as it relates to prior knowledge
Curriculum Map
Course Layout
Learning Objectives For This Unit: 1. Gain an understanding of what motivation is and means.
Activities: 1. Find three different definitions of motivation. Post these definitions in the discussion forum. How do you think motivation relates to student learning and ultimately student achievement? Provide one example of a motivator you use to increase learning in your classroom. Respond to at least two classmates comments.
Learning Objectives For This Unit: 1. Gain an understanding of the importance of motivation in instruction.
Learning Objectives For This Unit: 1. Identify and elaborate the four elements of the ARCS model.
- Unit Four: How can I use the ideas of the ARCS model to increase student motivation in my classroom?
Learning Objectives For This Unit: 1. Understand and be able to implement strategies that can be used to increase student learning motivation in classroom.
Resources:
Keller, J. M. (1983). Motivational design of instruction. In C. M. Reigeluth (Ed.), Instructional-design theories and models: An overview of their current status. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Keller, J. M. (1984). The use of the ARCS model of motivation in teacher training. In K. Shaw & A. J. Trott (Eds.), Aspects of Educational Technology Volume XVII: staff Development and Career Updating. London: Kogan Page.
Keller, J. M. (1987). Development and use of the ARCS model of motivational design. Journal of Instructional Development, 10(3), 2-10. John Keller’s Official ARCS Model Website
Maehr, M. L., & Meyer, H. A. (1997). Understanding motivation and schooling: Where we’ve been, where we are, and where we need to go. Educational Psychology Review, 9, 371-409.
Ormond, Jeanne Ellis. (2003). “Educational Psychology: Developing Learners” Fourth Edition. Merrill Prentice Hall.
Small, R.V. (1997). "Assessing the motivational quality of world wide websites." ERIC Clearinghouse on Information and Technology. (ED 407 930)
http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761553187/Motivation.html