ARCS+Motivational+Model

= __ARCS Motivational Model__ =



====This wiki is developed keeping the ARCS Motivational Model in mind. This model was developed by John Keller in 1983 and is made for learning in the digital age. Students must be motivated to learn or they will not retain the information learned. Keller "developed a model that would attribute differences in student learning to the amount of effort students were were willing to put forth. This model shows that teachers who use this model have students who are more likely to be motivated to learn, which enhances their retention of the subject. "The model has four specific areas that could account for the differences in student effort" (Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom, 2010, p. 23). ====

__Attention__ It is important to keep the attention of students to eliminate boredom and keep natural curiosity. By using various styles of teaching such as, visual, auditory, and kinesthetic teaching and learning, the teacher can get students interested and intrigued enough to ask questions and remember what they are learning. Since digital media is used so often in today's society it should be integrated into classroom experiences. "Digital media has the ability to capture the attention of the learner because it addresses a variety of learning styles" (Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom, 2010, p. 23) __Relevance__ "When students feel that learning is relevant or important to their lives, they will become motivated to learn." By integrating digital media into lessons and using familiar technology, the lessons then become more valuable to the student (Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom, 2010, p. 23-24) __Confidence/Challenge__ "Students who believe they can achieve often do." Students who have had digital media integrated, sometimes develop confidence with the lesson through using familiar technology. If students feel like they have been challenged they may put more effort into the lesson or project. "Assignments completed using technology allow students to see just how far their imagination can take them" (Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom, 2010, p. 24). __Satisfaction/Success__ If students feel like they have succeeded it becomes a natural motivator to learn more. If a teacher provides opportunities for the students to use their new knowledge successfully, they then become more confident and motivated to learn more. "Lessons developed using digital media can be designed to provide feedback that will sustain the desired behavior." "Using technology, students can showcase their achievements" (Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom, 2010, p. 24) 