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Multitasking Vs. Continuous Partial Attention

eLearningMind

What is Continuous Partial Attention (CPA)? Continuous Partial Attention (CPA) is an automatic process that enables people to simultaneously pay attention to several sources of information, whilst scanning for relevant information. What is Multitasking? Therefore, multitasking often results in a high error rate.

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Multitasking or Attention Switching?

Upside Learning

Recently during one of our discussions about the way individuals work and learn, we debated whether humans are inherently capable of multi-tasking, or is it a singular task at any point in time, but are capable of rapid switching of attention from task to task. The user is given a select set of words at the top.

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Multitasking in the Modern Virtual Classroom

InSync Training

I’m willing to bet that you divided your attention between the event and other things like email, lunch, or a pressing project. Even the most committed learners and seasoned virtual classroom experts have a tendency to multitask in this learning environment. Think back to the last webinar or virtual training session you attended.

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Multitasking – Don’t Do It

Upside Learning

When multitasking, productivity decreases up to 40% and stress rises. Harvard Business Review’s Peter Bregman spent a week consciously not multitasking and writes about it. Hit the jump - How (and Why) to Stop Multitasking. Related posts: Multitasking or Attention Switching? His results? First, it was delightful.

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Multitasking Takes Toll On Memory, Study Finds

Upside Learning

Came across this article in the NYT Bits Blog – Multitasking Takes Toll on Memory ; states quite simply that the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has published research which shows that multitasking takes a significant toll on the working memory of older individuals.

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Attention Management: Time Management with a Twist

KnowledgeCity

Rather than trying to catch a continually running clock, research indicates you would be far better off focusing on attention management instead. Sticky notes started appearing on computers, calendars were full of scheduled meetings, and multitasking became the buzzword. Attention Management – A New Way for a New Workplace.

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Finite Attention Spans and Employee Agility Driving Corporate Training Trends

Clarity Consultants

It’s not surprising then that sharply reduced attention spans and extreme social media multitasking have changed the ways in which we process new information, and subsequently, the methods for how training leadership approaches corporate learning. Contact us today. (1)

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