Preface. This is only a preview. The geographical side headings and file contents are still under development. We would love to receive a project description and picture from you to consider for inclusion! See below for details.

One issue in any area of inquiry concerns the generalization of one’s findings, principles, and theories. With regard to the ARCS model, people in many parts of the world are applying it, doing research on it, or teaching it. With respect to generalizability, it seems that the basic motivational categories and design process transfer quite well cross-culturally. There certainly are cultural differences in the motivational dynamics of people in different cultures and in the strategies that are acceptable and effective, but the overall frame of reference is stable. It is, after all, based on the general literature of motivation.

In this folder we have begun a list of projects and publications from several different countries. This is, at this point, a minimal list given that I know of at least 28 different countries in which the ARCS model is being applied, researched, or taught. I will be expanding this folder whenever I can. Meanwhile, if you have a particular project you would be willing to include here, please send me information about it. Please include a picture! Send the information to webmaster@arcsmodel.com. Thank you!