"There is a widespread belief among teachers that students’ constant use of digital technology is hampering their attention spans and ability to persevere in the face of challenging tasks, according to two surveys of teachers being released on Thursday..."Technology Is Changing How Students Learn, Teachers Say - NYTimes.com
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Friday, November 2, 2012
Short little spans of attention now
Are digital technologies creating “an easily distracted generation with short attention spans”? Don't know. I'll get back to you after I check my Twitter.
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I agree 100%. I have had a texting friendship with women that can't even hold a conversation with me in person but can send 50 to 100 texts per day. I see why ADHD is consuming so many of our youth.
ReplyDeleteI totally believe it. My attention span got worse after I got a smart phone.
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