Your videos are great! Thanks for uploading them. I have a question, would you say that the attention span of a generation of kids that have grown with constant electronic stimulation, has given them a shorter attention span? Also with alot of indoor activity vs outdoor activity, would you say that they are unlikely to take jobs that require hard physical work?
@58jtaylor The data indicate that short attention span is *not* a particular problem for this generation. There are some really intriguing experiments on the cognitive benefits of nature--really surprising, cool stuff. But whether outdoor jobs are appealing. . .I don't know, I think there are probably lots of factors contributing to that. . .
@dbw8m Thank you for taking the time to reply and in such short notice. I look forward to your future videos, hopefully they can change the way that current education is taught. keep up the great work ;)
I question whether common sense can really be imparted to those lacking by way of (sort of) scientific explantions or studies. I recommend the movie "Siddartha" to all (I disagree with the ending). Persons are also advised to be honest to self about why a distraction is sought, and why excuses are made. The desire for a distraction during study is all you need to recognize to know that the distraction must be avoided. and you do know - but make excuses. seek what is advantageous-not flattery.
This video is a great introduction to an important idea. If you're looking for a more in-depth analysis, I highly recommed "The Shallows" by Nicholas Carr. Just make sure that when you read it, you are doing this "serious task one at a time" :).
I like the pace and the message in your video, but would submit that it would be more meaningful if some research citations accompanied it. "Some studies..." is just the kind of reference I tell my kids to distrust in any media.
An article in the summer issue of _American Educator_ on technology and education is due out in days, and will be free on the web. . .it has a section on multi-tasking that has citations. . .I'll post something here when it comes out.
someone get this guy powerpoint or something.
0monolith 4 months ago
Your videos are great! Thanks for uploading them. I have a question, would you say that the attention span of a generation of kids that have grown with constant electronic stimulation, has given them a shorter attention span? Also with alot of indoor activity vs outdoor activity, would you say that they are unlikely to take jobs that require hard physical work?
58jtaylor 6 months ago
@58jtaylor The data indicate that short attention span is *not* a particular problem for this generation. There are some really intriguing experiments on the cognitive benefits of nature--really surprising, cool stuff. But whether outdoor jobs are appealing. . .I don't know, I think there are probably lots of factors contributing to that. . .
dbw8m 6 months ago
@dbw8m Thank you for taking the time to reply and in such short notice. I look forward to your future videos, hopefully they can change the way that current education is taught. keep up the great work ;)
58jtaylor 6 months ago
I question whether common sense can really be imparted to those lacking by way of (sort of) scientific explantions or studies. I recommend the movie "Siddartha" to all (I disagree with the ending). Persons are also advised to be honest to self about why a distraction is sought, and why excuses are made. The desire for a distraction during study is all you need to recognize to know that the distraction must be avoided. and you do know - but make excuses. seek what is advantageous-not flattery.
rh001YT 8 months ago
story of my life.
rachmartines 11 months ago
this looks like a video from fallout 3
1bUgHi1 1 year ago
This video is a great introduction to an important idea. If you're looking for a more in-depth analysis, I highly recommed "The Shallows" by Nicholas Carr. Just make sure that when you read it, you are doing this "serious task one at a time" :).
bizauer 1 year ago
I like the pace and the message in your video, but would submit that it would be more meaningful if some research citations accompanied it. "Some studies..." is just the kind of reference I tell my kids to distrust in any media.
Optomystic 1 year ago
@Optomystic: good advice to your kids!
An article in the summer issue of _American Educator_ on technology and education is due out in days, and will be free on the web. . .it has a section on multi-tasking that has citations. . .I'll post something here when it comes out.
dan
dbw8m 1 year ago
Great video. Will show to my colleagues AND my students! :)
helpplease08 1 year ago
The simple graphics really improve the presentation.
ponytrax 1 year ago
Really appreciate being able to get your videos on your site so they can be shown to students at school. (No YouTube allowed.)
Stephreads 1 year ago
@Stephreads . . .sorry, it's actually not up yet. . .will do so Monday.
Dan
dbw8m 1 year ago
@Stephreads
It's also on TeacherTube now. . .
dbw8m 1 year ago