SmartUp

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

You may have seen on big news outlets such as The Independent , Time Magazine , or the New York Times that our attention span has shrunk to less than that of a goldfish. The average human attention span is currently at only 7 seconds and it is only getting shorter with the increased usage of mobile devices. . Sustained Attention.

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Hurix Digital

APRIL 18, 2023

Serious games are designed to teach employees industry-specific problem-solving skills in an engaging manner. This feature of the games makes the players more alert and attentive to handle various tasks at a time. These games can upskill learners with multitasking in a highly engaging and interactive environment.

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Jigsaw Interactive

JULY 20, 2021

We all see students in television shows and movies sitting in neat little rows, listening attentively to the teacher, and answering questions. What many people refer to as the “Hey Look A Squirrel” syndrome is a legitimate challenge all teachers face on a regular basis, and the problem seems to be getting worse each year. A Squirrel!”

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Learning Routes

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

It’s an in-depth investigation of a real-world topic worthy of children’s attention and effort.” – Sylvia Chard, an education researcher Decades back, when we were kids, our parents and teachers emphasised getting good grades in academics and told us to stick our heads to books. That is how we were trained to learn.

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KnowledgeOne

OCTOBER 13, 2022

“Cognition” refers to all the processes related to our mental faculties: attention, reasoning, memorization, conceptualization, etc. Metacognition is not a simple action on cognition, but a process of reflection, verbalized or not, that the learner sets in motion when he perceives the environment as a problem to be solved.

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Big Dog, Little Dog

JUNE 20, 2008

A one-page guide to performance problem analysis, just in case the cause of the problem is not restricted to a lack of skill or knowledge. The Myth of Multitasking - The New Atlantis. Water woes, trouble, and training - Dave's Whiteboard.

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Clive on Learning

OCTOBER 28, 2009

The question was prompted to some extent by my post Multitasking is now every presenter’s problem , in which I put forward the notion that it wasn’t just webinar presenters who had to deal with their audience multitasking, this was now rife at face-to-face events as well. The very best presenters will always hold attention.

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eLearningMind

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

ARCS stands for four components of learner motivation—attention, relevance, confidence, and satisfaction. Keller wanted to create a model that could help instructional designers and educators design courses that would capture and sustain learners’ attention and increase their desire to engage with the material.

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The Performance Improvement Blog

MARCH 27, 2014

Jason Feifer: I witness an inability to concentrate, lack of privacy, and absent sense of ownership--which is a problem given that I occupy this space for the bulk of my waking hours. Their differing views on the matter do an excellent job of identifying the issues involved in the open-office controversy. Rich Sheridan, in his book Joy, Inc.

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eLearningMind

AUGUST 29, 2021

Brains love to multitask, but multitasking can hurt training efforts. Games direct attention to one task at a time, which increases focus and reduces the cognitive load on the brain. . The problem? Meaningful Goals. Leveling up and completing games gives learners meaningful, tangible goals to work toward.

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eLearningMind

JANUARY 28, 2021

Brains love to multitask, but multitasking can hurt training efforts. Games direct attention to one task at a time, which increases focus and reduces the cognitive load on the brain. . The problem? Meaningful Goals. Leveling up and completing games gives learners meaningful, tangible goals to work toward.

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Tony Karrer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

I've talked about this in Online Conferences and In-Person Conferences and made the comment that: In-person conferences have an advantage of getting more attention from the attendees. Clive as points to this in Multitasking is now every presenter’s problem. and paying attention.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MARCH 2, 2017

All of that is the perfect recipe for attendees to multitask, dip in and out, turn down the audio, and drift away. Part of the problem? In a large webinar attendees know that no one notices whether they are present and paying attention or not. In an online class, however, you can’t let this happen.

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MobileTrain

MARCH 4, 2024

They are the faces that welcome guests, the attentive ears that listen to their needs, and the problem-solvers who ensure their satisfaction. It’s a delicate balancing act that requires adaptability, quick thinking, and exceptional multitasking skills. Essentially, they are the team setting the tone for every interaction.

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Nick Leffler

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Mark Britz brought the topic to my attention in October and I’ve since written on it several times. For a not so great multitasked (is anybody?) From the problems it presents to the different ways to solve it, there’s no one answer to it all. The best way to combat Learned Helplessness of Learning is to bring attention to it.

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Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

MAY 17, 2011

that there is a maximum of 7 active microphones, and the first time we had serious problems. The webinar started with the observation that webinar participants are prone to start multitasking: check mails, water the plants etc. You rather focus on winning their attention back. Sounds stupid and I feel stupid.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

Just like in a webinar, it’s easier to multitask or split your attention if you’re not talking and actively involved. One of the problems we had with our session is that we had more people in the room than official seats. But I think it was the wrong choice. Don’t Overload the Room.

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CLO Magazine

MARCH 6, 2014

Debates about why this is true are rampant among neuroscientists, but during sleep, it is believed we consolidate memories, make new connections, conserve energy and unconsciously chip away at problems. Attention: When tasks compete for the same mental resources, the quality of results of all tasks is diminished.

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Creativ Technologies

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Instead, the customer service staff was facing problems due to such a heavy rush of customers online. Communication skills : Online shopping has seen such a boom because the customers are expending so much time on their cell phones and the ads on such devices capture such attention.

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ProProfs

MAY 15, 2020

Enthusiasm, organizational skills, and a flair for communication and multitasking are some of the key attributes that a trainer should exhibit. Pay Attention to Course Design. Develop the reasoning and problem-solving ability in your learners by incorporating games in your virtual training programs. Keep the Tech Support Ready.

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SHIFT eLearning

JANUARY 30, 2014

Problems revolve around the lack of personal interaction between the instructor and student, as well as the student-to-student contact. They are hardwired to multitask. Expecting learners to sit still at their desks and be attentive for two hours a day, listening to content they deem unimportant is a recipe for failure.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 17, 2008

Technical problems. Second Life focused his attention–unprogrammed worship requires that focus, not multitasking. 50-60% involvement. Minimal interaction with each other–students responded to adults but not each other. No evidence of learning from others’ posts. Conclusions. Consensus decision making.

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Obsidian Learning

MARCH 10, 2016

Have you ever wondered why your best ideas or solutions to nagging problems come seemingly out of the blue? She describes the two kinds of thinking we use when learning or problem solving: focused and diffuse. New post Have You Had Your Daydream Today? on Obsidian Learning. This made me think about brainwave research.

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IT Training Department Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

The narration adds a human touch, captivating your attention and easing your understanding of the material. So, if you have a visual and then some written text attention must go back and forth between the two. This is the same reason multitasking doesn’t work. Audio on the other hand is a different story.

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CLO Magazine

JULY 14, 2023

He’s your go-to guy when you’re struggling with a complex problem that needs a creative solution. Our brains are not equipped for multitasking, and our working memory capacities (and subsequent situational coping capacities) are exhausted by constant communication. One of your highest performers, Pankhil, is slipping.

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CLO Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2016

As a millennial, I’ve been conditioned to multitask, and as glorious as that’s been to list on cover letters in the past, it is in fact, not the business for me or anyone really. Aside from getting a breather, some research says that distancing oneself from a challenging problem at work can actually help with solving it later.

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KnowledgeOne

MARCH 3, 2020

Over the past few years, some research has helped us to better discern between reality and myth regarding our ability to multitask. Attentional blink. This attentional blink means that when our attention shifts quickly from one task to another, we are more likely to ignore information than when we are focused on a single task.

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CommLab India

MAY 11, 2017

File sizes and formats that are compatible with a computer often lead to performance problems for mobile devices. Less Attention Span. Multitasking might save you a lot of time, but when it comes to effective learning it only acts as a deterrent. Content Compatibility.

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LearnDash

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Want to cut down on distractions and multitasking during your course? One of the inevitable battles online instructors face lies in retaining learner attention. If they’re working from home, they may also have children begging for attention, a partner asking for help, or a side hobby lying out in plain sight.

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eLearningMind

MAY 4, 2016

To break that down, basically, this generation values high quality, relevant learning content that can help them solve a problem they are having right now. If you have the knowledge to create the vision you have, or solve a problem that’s holding you back, you can accomplish a great deal in today’s world.

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LearnUpon

APRIL 21, 2017

Self-motivated with a high attention to detail and ability to multitask. Great account management and problem-solving skills. Work on ad-hoc team-based projects aimed at delivering constant improvement to the Customer Success team and directly impacting the company’s bottom line. What skills do I need? Drive and energy.

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KnowledgeOne

MARCH 11, 2020

Already bouncy and sneaky by nature, our attention span is being severely strained in these times of overstraining. Yet attention is essential to our cognitive effectiveness, whether we are learning new things or simply performing many of our daily tasks. Focus on attention! When did the attention phenomenon come to light?

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CrossKnowledge

MARCH 30, 2016

They are world weary, entrepreneurial, multiscreen, Wifi multitaskers. But, by the same token, determining quality sources and complex problem solving can be a challenge. We know that any repeatable activity can be automated so we need to prize the value of critical thinking and creative problem solving. Why wait for an answer.

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eLearningMind

MAY 5, 2016

To break that down, basically, this generation values high quality, relevant content that can help them solve a problem they are having right now. If you have the knowledge to create the vision you have, or solve a problem that’s holding you back, you can accomplish a great deal in today’s world.

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LearnUpon

AUGUST 23, 2016

Self-motivated with a high attention to detail and ability to multitask. Great account management and problem-solving skills. The person we are looking for will have the following qualities: Drive and energy. Strong organisational and time management skills. 1-3 years consulting or customer support preferably in software.

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KnowledgeCity

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Do you consider yourself a multitasker? No doubt you feel you have had to become one as the workplace has changed, technology requires more attention, and your boss wants you to do 100 things at once. Of course you are a multitasker – or are you? Yet recent research shows that multitasking is a myth. The answer is yes.

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Instancy

AUGUST 9, 2023

Whether it’s a multitasking executive or a worker in a different time zone, eLearning makes it possible to access course materials whenever and wherever it’s needed. Check-ins and assessments of progress can assist pinpoint problem areas and inform any necessary changes to the eLearning material.

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