SHIFT eLearning

JULY 3, 2014

Different forms of information are constantly battling for attention causing continuous partial attention to become commonplace. 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 Phenomenon of Continuous Partial Attention.

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CLO Magazine

JULY 14, 2023

Suddenly, technology could enable people to be available 24/7/365 via phone call, email or instant message. Our brains are not equipped for multitasking, and our working memory capacities (and subsequent situational coping capacities) are exhausted by constant communication.

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CrossKnowledge

JANUARY 10, 2017

CEO of the largest social media platform yet conceived – Facebook – Zuckerberg is also known for having a very particular way of working. Notifications from corporate social media, emails and texts, combine to generate a never-ending flow of information that can ultimately kill your productivity. Multitasking is not your friend.

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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. Accessibility. Anytime, anywhere, any device.

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