Inattention in ALL of Us

When you’re paying attention to one thing, are you truly able to attend to another thing?  Share these videos with your students and have a discussion about multi-tasking, attention, “inattentional deafness,” and “inattentional blindness.”

Then, check out this article to learn more:  Hey, Did You Hear? …Why We Don’t Listen | Guest Blog, Scientific American Blog Network

Nudge

Nudge is simply described on itunes:  “nudge: relentless reminders.”   Set this app, like an alarm clock to give you nudges at particular times.   http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nudge/id392734752?mt=8

The details:

• for iPhone or iPad
• free
• set and name multiple nudges

Possible uses:

• set for every 15 minutes to remind students to “Stay On-Task”
• set a “nudge” for 9:30 to remind a student it’s time to start preparing for bed
• set a nudge for every hour to remind students to take a break