eLearningMind

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Grabbing learner attention today In today’s fast-paced, highly competitive world where instant messaging, super-multitasking, and workers engaged in multiple gigs is the norm, learner attention is a scarce commodity. However, capturing learners’ attention is the first step toward effective instruction.

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Big Dog, Little Dog

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Not for tuning out a mind-numbing lecture but for tuning in the subject matter outside of class. There is no substitute for the energy exchanged one-on-one in a living classroom," says Dave Collins, a marketing lecturer at the University of Northern Iowa. "I Tools to Make Reading & Research More Effective - Tony Karrer.

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Acorn Labs

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It’s effective, convenient, useful, engaging and motivating. 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.

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