SHIFT eLearning

JULY 3, 2014

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.

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Instructional Design Attention Multitasking Instructional 107

CLO Magazine

JULY 14, 2023

Public discourse has abounded with demands that companies do more to support people’s mental health, and many organizations have added great programs to their benefits packages. Suddenly, technology could enable people to be available 24/7/365 via phone call, email or instant message.

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Breakthrough eLearning

JULY 24, 2007

The "pro" side arguments tended to be centred around the following points: We all multitask all day, every day, why couldn't eLearning fit into this mix? email, phone, instant messages, pagers, bosses, co-workers, etc.) email, phone, instant messages, pagers, bosses, co-workers, etc.)

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Masie Instant Messaging Multitasking Poll 32

Acorn Labs

JUNE 5, 2022

Though the name implies a link to phones, the ‘mobile’ in mobile learning refers to any device that supports a learner’s freedom of movement; AKA, is portable. Where our attention spans have decreased, our ability to multitask has peaked. Learning is then not reliant on changing schedules or compromising priorities. Accessibility.

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Mobile Learning Mobile Training Train 52

SHIFT eLearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

The reality is that a plethora of tools facilitate or even encourage cooperation—from social network to instant messaging applications. In fact, a hybrid of self-study, adaptive instruction and peer network support has proven effective time and again. The Phenomenon of Multitasking. These apps are ready for collaboration.

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