module 5 ARCS

Keller's ARCS model to motivate learners says learners can be motivated to learn by gaining the attention of the learner showing them the topic they are to learn is relavent and to building their confidence to be motivated and the learner should be satisfied the skills or concepts they are learning; the learner will be enabled to use. When I look at Keller's ARCS model for motivation; it brings to mind Gagne's nine principles to engage learners online.

Robert Gagne”s Instruction
To Engage Learners Online
1. Gain attention
2. Inform learners of objective
3. Stimulate recall of prior Knowledge
4. Present the content
5. Provide guidance
6. Elicit performance
7. Provide feedback
8. Assess Performance
9. Enhance retention and transfer, (Integrating Instructional Design in Distance Education).

There is a friend of mine I have been trying to teach how to use the computer for chats, reading news headlines and e-mailing. This individual seemed afraid to use the computer. I have been progressing slowly with this individual and they are beginning to warm to the fact that this technology can be user friendly.I am trying to give them the confidence to use the computer.

Criteria for Useful Learning Theories

Criteria for Useful Learning Theories

In my opinon this is a great site for learning theories