Module 5

New Technologies
According to ARCS model website The ARCS model is a problem solving approach to designing the motivational aspects of learning environments to stimulate and sustain students’ motivation to learn (Keller, 1983, 1984, 1987). There are two major parts to the model. The first is a set of categories representing the components of motivation. These categories are the result of a synthesis of the research on human motivation. The second part of the model is a systematic design process that assists you in creating motivational enhancements that are appropriate for a given set of learners. Retrieved from http://www.arcsmodel.com/Mot%20dsgn.htm

We have recently been told that we need to maintain a data wall in one of the rooms at school and each grade level had a representative. I was the first grade representative and no one including the principal knew what was expected. Many of the teachers don’t like this idea. Since I have been taking Walden classes they asked how they can convey the data. I showed them several websites to use to create graphs and how to do it. I also showed them how to use excel. One teacher was reluctant to do the data wall I could not understand why. She was the principal of the school for a year and felt it was another way for administration to keep eyes on the teachers. I had shared with them some websites and samples so that they understood it is about driving instruction not about finger pointing.

1. They didn’t want to do the data walls because they didn’t know how to create the graphs.

2. They felt apprehensive because administration was dictating the data wall it was just another micro managing stunt as one said.

Using Keller’s ARCS model I could found out the motivation behind the reluctance to understand their dilemma. Building confidence in the use of technology will ensure success for all involved. Having knowledge of ARCS method when trying to get buy in would be like having Robert’s Rule of Order for running meetings and conferences.

References

Driscoll, M. P. (2005). Psychology of learning for instruction (3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.

Keller (2006). What are the elements of learner motivation. Retrieved from
Retrieved from http://www.arcsmodel.com/Mot%20dsgn.htm