Remove Cognitive Remove Instant Messaging Remove Multitasking Remove Research
article thumbnail

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

SHIFT eLearning

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.

article thumbnail

Knowledge and Learning In The News - 3/26/2006

Big Dog, Little Dog

Although multitasking kids may be better prepared in some ways for today's frenzied workplace, many cognitive scientists are positively alarmed by the trend. Tools to Make Reading & Research More Effective - Tony Karrer. Personal Learning for Learning Professionals - Using Web 2.0

article thumbnail

Four Ways Technology Is Changing How People Learn [Infographic]

SHIFT eLearning

The reality is that a plethora of tools facilitate or even encourage cooperation—from social network to instant messaging applications. Through it, learners are able to research, communicate and solve problems. The Phenomenon of Multitasking. These apps are ready for collaboration.

Change 112