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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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How your Student’s Attention Span affects your eLearning Platform

Academy of Mine

Did you know that with the advent of increased technology in our day-to-day lives that the average human attention span has actually gotten shorter over time? In fact, the average human attention span of 8 seconds is shorter than that of a goldfish’s at 9 seconds… . How does a shortened attention span affect eLearning?

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How Your Student's Attention Span Affects Your eLearning Business

Academy of Mine

A 2015 study by Microsoft of 2,000 survey participants and 112 individuals monitored via EEG in Canada found that since the year 2000 (queue the mobile revolution) a person’s average attention span has dropped a staggering 33% from 12 seconds to 8 seconds. How does a shortened attention span affect eLearning?

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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

Metacognitive monitoring is a process of self-observation that involves monitoring and evaluating our cognitive strategies to see if they are on track to achieve our goals. Are we really good at multitasking? Attention, in numbers. First, we speak of metacognitive monitoring and, second, metacognitive control.

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Continuous Partial Attention Is The New Norm In Learning

eLearningMind

If multitasking had a cousin, it would be continuous partial attention (CPA): The ability to pay attention to more than one thing for an extended period of time. What are some of the ways to tell if you have continuous partial attention? What are some of the ways to tell if you have continuous partial attention?

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Immersive learning takes center stage: VR training transforms employee skills

CLO Magazine

PwC found that “in a VR headset, simulations and immersive experiences command the individual’s vision and attention. There are no interruptions and no options to multitask,” and the research found that students were four times more focused in VR compared to traditional programs.