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.
ARCS Model of Motivational Design-Learning Theories
Big Dog & Little Dog’s Performance Juxtaposition
WIKI- Teaching and Learning Resources
Instructional Theory-ARCS Model By Taryn Fleck
ARCS Model- John Johnson
DSP Training and Development Facilitators 
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