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Attention-Span Myth and Real Learning

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Learning in the News

The New York Times Magazine published a thought-provoking article on the Attention-Span myth. The subtitle is “Can technology erode something that doesn’t exist.” The article argues that “attention-span” is not an isolated brain function, but exists in relation to the … Continue reading →

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New Hire Orientation in Congress

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Learning in the News

Welcome to the new load of freshman who have descended on congress. Like typical new hires, they will go through a sharp learning curve to become effective in their jobs. This is commonly known as “on-boarding” “getting up to speed” … Continue reading →

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