SHIFT eLearning

JULY 3, 2014

Thomas Friedman stated in 2006 “All we do now is interrupt each other or ourselves with instant messages, e-mail, spam or cellphone rings.”. The term continuous partial attention was first used by Apple and Microsoft executive Linda Stone in 1990 to describe, in her own words, “post multitasking” behavior.

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Acorn Labs

JUNE 5, 2022

On the other hand, the opportunity for discourse is even greater in forums and instant messaging chats, considering these are not limited to a one-hour time slot like a traditional class. Where our attention spans have decreased, our ability to multitask has peaked. Reliance on internet. Accessibility.

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SHIFT eLearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

The reality is that a plethora of tools facilitate or even encourage cooperation—from social network to instant messaging applications. This is an inevitable consequence brought about by the Internet. The Phenomenon of Multitasking. These apps are ready for collaboration. 2) From Passive to Active or Brain-based Learning.

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