Comments on: Attention and distraction http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2009/06/22/attention-and-distraction/ learning, networks, knowledge, technology, community Sat, 4 Feb 2012 22:56:23 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Eric Gordon http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2009/06/22/attention-and-distraction/comment-page-1/#comment-18737 Eric Gordon Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:36:35 +0000 http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/?p=4090#comment-18737 In the article we suggest that in fact we shouldn't leave the development of backchannels up to the learners. That these channels are in need of design, they are in need of consideration as part of the overall learning environment. When they are designed well, they can be integrated into learning as opposed to standing outside. In the article we suggest that in fact we shouldn’t leave the development of backchannels up to the learners. That these channels are in need of design, they are in need of consideration as part of the overall learning environment. When they are designed well, they can be integrated into learning as opposed to standing outside.

]]> By: Jeffrey Cufaude http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2009/06/22/attention-and-distraction/comment-page-1/#comment-18295 Jeffrey Cufaude Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:30:51 +0000 http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/?p=4090#comment-18295 I agree that the ban can't be so blanket anymore. In my own presentations (typically the longer ones) I find myself having more conversations with participants about what we need to do together in order to have a great learning experience that gets them what they need. We talk about a bit about how using technology during the session could enhance/impede their experience or that of those around them. I agree that the ban can’t be so blanket anymore. In my own presentations (typically the longer ones) I find myself having more conversations with participants about what we need to do together in order to have a great learning experience that gets them what they need. We talk about a bit about how using technology during the session could enhance/impede their experience or that of those around them.

]]> By: Virginia Yonkers http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2009/06/22/attention-and-distraction/comment-page-1/#comment-17917 Virginia Yonkers Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:39:43 +0000 http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/?p=4090#comment-17917 I try to integrate the technology into my teaching. There are times when they will not be allowed access to those technologies (as they need to learn that there are times in the work world when the technologies cannot be used) by making sure they turn off their cell phones for those classes and putting them away. However, there are other times, such as when they are looking for information in group work in which I encourage them to use their cell phones or the class computer to find information they may be lacking. I also find having a variety of tools to match the student's learning style makes them more engaged in the learning (rather than distracting them). I use a ning, but also have handouts, and resources on delicious for them to access. They can choose which is more relevant for their own learning needs. I try to integrate the technology into my teaching. There are times when they will not be allowed access to those technologies (as they need to learn that there are times in the work world when the technologies cannot be used) by making sure they turn off their cell phones for those classes and putting them away.

However, there are other times, such as when they are looking for information in group work in which I encourage them to use their cell phones or the class computer to find information they may be lacking.

I also find having a variety of tools to match the student’s learning style makes them more engaged in the learning (rather than distracting them). I use a ning, but also have handouts, and resources on delicious for them to access. They can choose which is more relevant for their own learning needs.

]]> By: John Soares http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2009/06/22/attention-and-distraction/comment-page-1/#comment-17913 John Soares Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:56:38 +0000 http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/?p=4090#comment-17913 I think much of what students do in the classroom with laptops, cell phones, and other electronic devices is not related to the topic under discussion/investigation in the classroom and thus detracts from learning. I think much of what students do in the classroom with laptops, cell phones, and other electronic devices is not related to the topic under discussion/investigation in the classroom and thus detracts from learning.

]]> By: Curt Madison http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/2009/06/22/attention-and-distraction/comment-page-1/#comment-17860 Curt Madison Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:24:27 +0000 http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/?p=4090#comment-17860 Sure control has shifted to the owners and users of private communication technology in an educational setting, but how about the obligation for delivery of service? Does this not throw out the requirement for verifiable outcomes of education lesson design? If the attention is a legitimate variable controlled by the learner, then can't we say the outcome of the experience is also the responsibility of the learner? This will be an uphill climb for the accreditation agencies. Sure control has shifted to the owners and users of private communication technology in an educational setting, but how about the obligation for delivery of service? Does this not throw out the requirement for verifiable outcomes of education lesson design? If the attention is a legitimate variable controlled by the learner, then can’t we say the outcome of the experience is also the responsibility of the learner? This will be an uphill climb for the accreditation agencies.

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