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Distracted
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Author : James M. Lang
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2020-10-20
Distracted written by James M. Lang and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-20 with Education categories.
Keeping students focused can be difficult in a world filled with distractions -- which is why a renowned educator created a scientific solution to one of every teacher's biggest problems. Why is it so hard to get students to pay attention? Conventional wisdom blames iPhones, insisting that access to technology has ruined students' ability to focus. The logical response is to ban electronics in class. But acclaimed educator James M. Lang argues that this solution obscures a deeper problem: how we teach is often at odds with how students learn. Classrooms are designed to force students into long periods of intense focus, but emerging science reveals that the brain is wired for distraction. We learn best when able to actively seek and synthesize new information. In Distracted, Lang rethinks the practice of teaching, revealing how educators can structure their classrooms less as distraction-free zones and more as environments where they can actively cultivate their students' attention. Brimming with ideas and grounded in new research, Distracted offers an innovative plan for the most important lesson of all: how to learn.
Distracted
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Author : Maggie Jackson
language : en
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Release Date : 2018-09-11
Distracted written by Maggie Jackson and has been published by Prometheus Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-11 with Social Science categories.
This visionary book details the steep costs of our deepening crisis of distraction and reveals remarkable scientific discoveries that can help us rekindle our powers of focus and sustained attention. In the first edition of this groundbreaking book, Maggie Jackson sounded a prescient warning of a looming crisis: the fragmentation of attention that is eroding our abilities to problem-solve, innovate, and care for one another. Now in this updated edition with an incisive new preface, she offers both a renewed wake-up call and a path forward as we reckon with one of the most pressing problems of our time. How can we harness the technological marvels of our age more wisely and turn data into knowledge and distraction into skillful attention? How can we reset human bonds in a time of deep disconnection? We must, she argues, curb technological excess by cultivating the full gamut of our attentional capabilities. We must look first to the human behind the device. Jackson is our expert guide in exploring the historic roots of distraction, the perils we face in melding human and machine, and the cutting-edge science that reveals the attentional skills most needed in an age of overload. Timely and unforgettable, Distracted offers a harrowing yet hopeful account of the fate of our highest human capacity.
Distracted
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Author : Terri R. Kurtzberg
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2017-04-06
Distracted written by Terri R. Kurtzberg and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-06 with Business & Economics categories.
What are the benefits and negative consequences of our increased connectivity at school, at work, and at home? Is being constantly distracted now a worldwide problem? This book examines how new technologies and social pressures have changed the way we use our attention, and the extent to which they drive us to distraction, by interpreting hundreds of scientific studies from the literatures in cognitive and social psychology, sociology, communication, management, and decision making. While distraction is ever-present in daily life, staying connected in an efficient way is the goal for one and all. To accomplish that, some amount of fine-tuning of typical interactions with technology is in order. Nearly everyone recognizes the addictive nature of constant connectivity—and its destructive effect on productivity and quality of work. But the availability of technology also promotes better engagement, control, and flexibility in both professional and personal settings. An in-depth analysis of these tradeoffs can lead to smarter choices about when and how to be connected throughout the day and across settings. The ultimate objective is to have technology enhance our lives without serving as a source of constant distraction. Distracted: Staying Connected without Losing Focus explains the nuances of what this addiction stems from—considering both societal and technological factors—and identifies both the invaluable opportunities and the counterproductive consequences of living in our technology-enabled, instant-access-to-everything world. The chapters examine a wide swath of scientific research to expose how technology use affects our attention and the extent to which it causes distraction. Authors Terri Kurtzberg and Jennifer Gibbs apply the science of human attention to reveal how specific areas of our lives are significantly changed with the advent of "continuous connectedness," including in the workplace, in personal relationships, in childhood development, and with regard to education and learning. Readers will clearly understand why multitasking fails us, what the consequences are—to ourselves and those around us—of being focused on a screen for much of the day, and how each of us can adjust our use of technology in order to improve our lives.
The Distracted Mind
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Author : Adam Gazzaley
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2017-10-27
The Distracted Mind written by Adam Gazzaley and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-27 with Psychology categories.
A “brilliant and practical” study of why our brains aren’t built for media multitasking—and how we can learn to live with technology in a more balanced way (Jack Kornfield, author of The Wise Heart) Most of us will freely admit that we are obsessed with our devices. We pride ourselves on our ability to multitask—read work email, reply to a text, check Facebook, watch a video clip. Talk on the phone, send a text, drive a car. Enjoy family dinner with a glowing smartphone next to our plates. We can do it all, 24/7! Never mind the errors in the email, the near-miss on the road, and the unheard conversation at the table. In The Distracted Mind, Adam Gazzaley and Larry Rosen—a neuroscientist and a psychologist—explain why our brains aren't built for multitasking, and suggest better ways to live in a high-tech world without giving up our modern technology. The authors explain that our brains are limited in their ability to pay attention. We don't really multitask but rather switch rapidly between tasks. Distractions and interruptions, often technology-related—referred to by the authors as “interference”—collide with our goal-setting abilities. We want to finish this paper/spreadsheet/sentence, but our phone signals an incoming message and we drop everything. Even without an alert, we decide that we “must” check in on social media immediately. Gazzaley and Rosen offer practical strategies, backed by science, to fight distraction. We can change our brains with meditation, video games, and physical exercise; we can change our behavior by planning our accessibility and recognizing our anxiety about being out of touch even briefly. They don't suggest that we give up our devices, but that we use them in a more balanced way.
The Distracted Mind
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Author : Dr. Larry Rosen
language : en
Publisher: Rider
Release Date : 2015-11-01
The Distracted Mind written by Dr. Larry Rosen and has been published by Rider this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-01 with categories.
In The Distracted Mind leading psychologist Larry Rosen, and pioneering neuroscientist Adam Gazzaley, explain why our minds have become addicted to email, text messages, virtual worlds and social media such as Facebook and Twitter. Through compelling true stories and scientific research, they show how digital distractions affect every aspect of life - from work, safety and communication to our relationships and health. The way our brains work mean we're all too easily hijacked by 'weapons of mass distraction', but there are countermeasures we can take. Rosen and Gazzaley offer proven strategies for regaining and retaining control over where we choose to focus our attention, making The Distracted Mind essential reading for anyone who wants to make best use of their brain today.
Distraction
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Author : Damon Young
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-12-05
Distraction written by Damon Young and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-05 with Philosophy categories.
Most of us struggle with distraction every day: the familiar feeling that our attention is not quite where it should be. We feel it at work and at home and it can be frustrating and uncomfortable. But what is distraction? In his lucid, timely book, Damon Young shows that distraction is more than too many stimuli, or too little attention. It is actually a matter of value - to be distracted is to be torn away from what is worthwhile in life. And for Young, what is most worthwhile is freedom: not simply rights or legal liberties, but the capacity to patiently, creatively craft one's own life. Exploring the lives of such luminaries as Henri Matisse, Karl Marx, Seneca and Henry James, Young exposes distraction in work, technology, art, politics and intimacy. With warmth and wit, he reveals what is most valuable, and what is best avoided, in the pursuit of a life of one's own.
Distracted
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Author : Lisa Loomer
language : en
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Release Date : 2009
Distracted written by Lisa Loomer and has been published by Dramatists Play Service, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder categories.
THE STORY: What's wrong with nine-year-old Jesse? He can't sit still, he curses, he raps, and you can't get him into--or out of--pajamas. His teacher thinks it's Attention Deficit Disorder. Dad says, He's just a boy! And Mama's on a quest for answe
Anti Distraction
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Author : Instafo
language : en
Publisher: Instafo
Release Date : 2019-08-12
Anti Distraction written by Instafo and has been published by Instafo this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-12 with Psychology categories.
Take Action Against “Distraction” Now! Oops...did you just lose your train of thought? Maybe you were occupied on something...and then something else stole your attention. Before you knew it...where did all that time go? An entire day has been wasted. Perhaps it was the time when... * You were doing some work on your computer, then decided to do some quick internet browsing leading you to get pulled all over social media. * You were finishing up some reading for school, then received a notification on your phone leading you to text endlessly back-and-forth. * You were running some important errands for the day, then some public event engaged your participation leading you to neglect your obligations. If you consistently fail to complete what you set out to do - “distraction” is your public enemy number one. The problem is further exasperated if you unknowingly have or have been diagnosed with symptoms like “attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).” Even worse, we are living in a digital age where everything is increasingly becoming faster paced and nosier all competing for our attention and can easily pull you off your intended course of action. Our attention span continues to shrink at an alarming rate. That is why it is more important than ever to be able to stop distraction in its track. Bulletproof Mentality for “Anti-Distraction” will help you with... * How to program your subconscious to block distraction before it occurs. * How to avoid distractions with a simple mapped-out sequence of actions. * How to concentrate using personal visual cues when distraction pops up. * How to stay focused with the power of affirmative assertion action words. * How to apply “acoustical science” against distraction in noisy environments. ...including many more. What makes “Anti-Distraction” different is that it strongly emphasizes on attacking the problem head-on while being in the moment - especially for those who suffer from ADHD where the word “planning” isn’t even in their dictionary. It’s time to nuke your distraction once and for all, improve your concentration to get more focused, and have renewed accelerated energy to do more than possibly imagine.
Distracted
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Author : Marilyn Woods
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2022-09-30
Distracted written by Marilyn Woods and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-30 with categories.
Do you wish you could pay more attention and stop getting distracted? If so, you're not on your own. Do you find it easy to stay focused and pay attention, or does your mind tend to drift? Do you quickly start to think about something else, like a snack or the news, or daydream? Do the constant beeps and notifications from your phone or the sound of your siblings arguing in the background make it hard for you to concentrate? In short, do you think about everything other than what you're supposed to be doing? This is the right book for you A Harvard study from 2010 found that the average person's mind wanders 47% of the time. This means that nearly half of the time you're doing one thing, you're thinking about something else. With so many distractions, it's not surprising that people are finding it hard to concentrate. Why can't we focus? Focus is important because our lives are always busy and often overwhelming. Finding focus is also getting harder and harder. When you're up to your eyeballs at work and find yourself getting lost in social media or binge-watching YouTube, you might ask yourself, "Why can't I just focus?" The problem with distraction and trying to focus is, you know what you need to do, but you can't bring yourself to do it and you know what you want to accomplish, but you don't know how to get there. Technology is taking up too much of our time and focus The way we use technology is changing us as people and causing damage in all parts of our lives. Digital distractions are all around us, so it's easy to point the finger at them. The world is a confusing place, full of shapes and colors, sounds and smells that constantly stimulate our senses. Numerous psychological studies demonstrate that the use of technology, switching between tasks, and overstimulation have all contributed to higher levels of distraction in the classroom. Distraction is frequently blamed for poor performance and misbehavior at school. Distractions make it harder to concentrate on specific, assigned tasks. Digital learning tools are a new kind of distraction in the classroom. Guardians, teachers, students, and academics all have views about how technology is affecting a student's ability to concentrate in a classroom. Once we have a good understanding of the problem, we can turn our attention to practical ways to improve our ability to pay attention. Distraction is the shifting of a person's or a group's focus away from the selected object of attention and toward the source of distraction When we struggle to focus, it's simple to point the finger at technological interference or a lack of self-discipline, but a lot of it is biologically based.
Distracted From Meaning
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Author : Tiger C. Roholt
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2022-10-20
Distracted From Meaning written by Tiger C. Roholt and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-20 with Philosophy categories.
When our smartphones distract us, much more is at stake than a momentary lapse of attention. Our use of smartphones can interfere with the building-blocks of meaningfulness and the actions that shape our self-identity. By analyzing social interactions and evolving experiences, Roholt reveals the mechanisms of smartphone-distraction that impact our meaningful projects and activities. Roholt's conception of meaning in life draws from a disparate group of philosophers - Susan Wolf, John Dewey, Hubert Dreyfus, Martin Heidegger, and Albert Borgmann. Central to Roholt's argument are what Borgmann calls focal practices: dinners with friends, running, a college seminar, attending sporting events. As a recurring example, Roholt develops the classification of musical instruments as focal things, contending that musical performance can be fruitfully understood as a focal practice. Through this exploration of what generates meaning in life, Roholt makes us rethink the place we allow smartphones to occupy in the everyday. But he remains cautiously optimistic. This thoughtful, needed interrogation of smartphones shows how we can establish a positive role for technologies within our lives.