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"Motivation and Adult Learning Online: Dec 1-17, 2010 Facilitator: Firat Sarsar What motivates adult learners in online learning environments? What are the barriers? How do we measure motivation? Motivation is both complex and multidimensional and there is a lot to explore during this seminar. We will look at the sources of motivation and what we, as educators, can do to support adults in meeting their learning goals."

"Peruse the pages of this website to learn about the concept of motivational design, the theoretical foundation of the ARCS model, the systematic motivational design process, examples of ARCS-related research areas, and a few of the places and people associated with ARCS-related studies and practices" (ARCS Categories, Long Term and Immediate Goals, ¶2, retrieved 2010.12.03).

"@Currie @scope_community Anyone interested in motivation has to check out Daniel Pink. It's all about MAP-mastery, automomy and purpose. about 2 hours ago via web in reply to Currie amckague Anne Mckague"

URLs for optional course readings on metacognition shared by Roxanne (2010.12.03)

"This lively RSA Animate, adapted from Dan Pink's talk at the RSA, illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace."

John Keller's ARCS model (Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction)

"Leading educational psychologist Robert Slavin is a Professor in the IEE" (Biography, ¶1, retriieved 2010.12.14 [page updated 2010.11.11]). This page lists selected publications and presentations.