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The Reality of Multitasking

CLO Magazine

Multitasking is a hot topic for researchers and practitioners alike. However, there are different perceptions of what multitasking actually entails. Researchers focus on the human brain’s ability to multitask, while practitioners focus on the impact of multitasking the workplace.

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Old vs New Ways of Thinking About…

Kapp Notes

IM, Blog, email). Multitasking. Looking at the difference between old and new ways of thinking about knowledge, information, learning, video games and other critical concepts. Perception of…. Structured. Books, Memos, SOPs). Unstructured. (IM, Organizational Structure. Hierarchical Team-based Structure. Level Playing Field, Equality.

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Open Office, Work Culture, and Productivity

The Performance Improvement Blog

Instead of IM''ing each other, we''re talking in person. It''s way more efficient and less maddening than having my Gchat icon flashing all day, since I already suffer from multitasking overload, thanks to email, Yammer, Campfire, social media, and multiple browser tabs.

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TCC08: What can Educators Learn from Online Religious Communities?

Experiencing eLearning

She had not used a chat room, IM, Facebook, or MySpace before joining a site called OurPrayer.org. Second Life focused his attention–unprogrammed worship requires that focus, not multitasking. Chose MySpace b/c lots of existing religious tools available (e.g., Bible verse of the day). Jeanette Eggert. Chat has structure.

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Survey: Tech Gadgets Eroding Workplace Etiquette

CLO Magazine

Using the wrong form of communication: Can you send a text or IM instead of calling? Taking multitasking to the extreme: While it is generally acceptable to bring laptops and smartphones to meetings, you still must be an active and attentive participant.

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Shout Out: Abbey Stahl--All the Rage

Kapp Notes

However, one article caught my eye "MySpace, IM--why so addictive?" Finally, Ms Stahl (probably 16 or 17) tells us adults what we have frustrately witnessed for years--teenagers expect to multitask and enjoy dealing with the whirlwind of technology that is constantly at their finger tips. About Teens!

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Multi Generational Learning in the Workplace

Learning Visions

The Connected Worker 21st century knowledge worker/learner "Im only as good as my network." The perils of multitasking] Action Plan Learn the theories of your craft -- its incredibally important now to learn theories Use new tools in order to apply them. Shift is not to do what youre supposed to do. Do it when you want.