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From Classroom to Screen: Mastering the VILT Transition with Best Practices

Infopro Learning

Substantial disparities exist between these two instructional approaches, particularly concerning the integration of technology, learner engagement strategies, and multitasking requirements. Multitasking: Virtual training sessions demand that instructors multitask effectively. Here are five things to focus on: 1.

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4 Ways to Boost Attention Intelligence (AQ) in the Workplace

KnowledgeCity

The aggressive rise of technologies constantly demanding our attention and focus is changing the way we interact and relate. Consequently, attention quotient (AQ) is becoming just as important as IQ and EQ in determining professional and organizational success. AQ represents our ability to pay and sustain attention.

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Presentation Backchannel Multitasking

Tony Karrer

Caveats to Multitasking is Generally Bad for Work and Learning See my post on Multitasking for a summary of this. Or Clive Shepherd's How should presenters address multitasking? simple statement: Multitasking is an illusion – we are simply not capable of doing it. Multitasking Doodling and Notetaking are good.

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How Instructional Designers Can Cope with Continuous Partial Attention in "The Age of Distraction"

SHIFT eLearning

Different forms of information are constantly battling for attention causing continuous partial attention to become commonplace. For this reason, it is crucial that they understand what is meant by continuous partial attention and its implications for eLearning courses. The Phenomenon of Continuous Partial Attention.

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The neuroscience of attention and why instructional designers should know about it

Matrix

In truth, the listening part is not the issue, the remembering (or absence of) is the real problem. Paying attention is no easy thing and grabbing and holding someone’s attention is even trickier. On the plus side, the report found that people’s ability to multitask has dramatically improved.

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How Practicing Mindfulness in the Workplace Can Ease Stress and Improve Productivity

KnowledgeCity

Focusing on the present moment and your current physical sensations: That doesn’t mean purposefully emptying your mind of thoughts, but rather turning your attention to what’s happening here and now, especially with your emotions and body. Practicing paying close attention to things that are happening.

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The 3 Components of Metacognition

KnowledgeOne

Are we really good at multitasking? Attention, in numbers. She is also passionate about issues related to the future of education at a time when a real revolution is taking place, propelled by digital technology and artificial intelligence. Neuroscience: learning in 4 steps. Stress and memory. Our two short-term memories.