Monthly Archives: June 2015

Resources on the ARCS Model of Theory

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John Keller, developed the ARCS Model during the 1980’s as a way to boost motivation during learning. The ARCS Model contains four main categories:

  • Attention- getting and holding learner’s interest and attention
  • Relevance- The learning has to show a kind of usefulness
  • Confidence- There should be success opportunities and some personal control
  • Satisfaction- There has to be rewards, and feedback.

Click on the links below for more information on the ARCS Model.

ARCSMODEL.com

ARCS Model of Motivational Design-Learning Theories

Bayh College of Education

Big Dog & Little Dog’s Performance Juxtaposition

Changing Minds

E-Learning Industry

E-Learning Snippets

Enotes

Kineo

Learning Technologies

Motivation at a Glance

WIKI- Teaching and Learning Resources

Instructional Theory-ARCS Model By Taryn Fleck

ARCS Model- John Johnson

People Skills Training Resources

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The month of June is recognized as “International People Skills Month.”  In today’s work climate, especially in the non-profit sector and the human service field, strong soft skills are vital to both the organizations and the people we serve. People skills that are needed to succeed in the workplace today include:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Getting along with others
  • Active listening skills.

In recognition of “people skills month,” I have added links below that will help you in creating training activities, ice-breakers, and exercises that will reinforce learning in the areas of active listening, diversity, teambuilding and communication.

Active Listening Activities

6 Listening Skills Exercises to Promote Stronger Communication-Udemy

50 Communication Activities, Icebreakers, and Exercises- Peter R. Garber

Active Listening games for Adults-ehow

Communication and Listening Exercise- Energize Learning Blog

Listening Games for Adults-Buzzle

Diversity

10 Team Building Activities that Bring a Diverse Workplace Together-takeflyte.com

Diversity Ideas & Activities for the Workplace- Chron

Diversity Training Activities in the Workplace- Chron.com

Workplace Diversity Games-ehow

Teambuilding

10 Quick and Easy Team Building Exercises (Huddle) Part 1

10 Quick and Easy Team Building Exercises (Huddle) Part 2

15 Fun Team Building Exercises- Tweak Your Biz

15 Teambuilding Activities for the Workplace (About Money)

Business Balls.com

Mindtools

Teampedia.net

Team Building Activities for Adults

Team Building Directory

Teamwork Games to Engage Employees at Work (Refresh Leadership)

May Workplace Learning and Performance Improvement Article Links

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Why You Need to Re-Think Your Training Program (Infographic)- Social-Hire.Com 
Social Learning Cannot be a Bolt-On Strategy-I.D. and Other Reflections 
10 LinkedIn Profile Mistakes that eLearning Professionals Should Avoid
Storytelling Tools and Resources for Non-Profit Communicators
[Infographic] 10 Traits that Make Non-Profits Great.