Eclectic Technology

Do we teach our learners how to learn? Neuroscientists are often at the cutting edge of research, and much more is known about how we learn. Is it time for educators to up this mantle and teach their classes what is known?

This post is divided into the following sections.

* Technology and Distraction - We know that the Internet may be distracting to many learners. Did you also know that the science is showing that multitasking does not really exist? When one multitasks the brain is rapidly switching  between different tasks, which interferes with  forming memory.

This discussion continues and is followed by a number of Takeaways, concepts that you may want to share with your learners. These include:

* Stress is bad for learning.

* Classroom decorations can be distracting.

* Test for a reason.

* Spend more time teaching learning skills.

Additional information is available in the post.

Here is a great visual that will help students look at how they study and what skills they may need to work on. This was designed for a college but would be worth sharing with students in upper elementary, middle and high school. Find information about time management, organization, reading strategies/skills, collaborative working, study skills, successful paraphrasing and referencing.