Attention

Start at the start.

Ever have that feeling that you're not mentally 'there' when you need to learn? Without focus and presence, you'll struggle to get anything into your long term memory. This topic investigates whether anything could be ruining your attention, then explains how to overcome the problem.

Activities

Once you've watched the video, have a go at calculating your personal 'attention score' with the questions below.

Discussion:

What one pledge could you make to improve your attention for the better - both in and out of school?
Is there a common problem that many students struggle with?
How do other students help themselves to stay focused?

Now scroll through this web page: 11 Ways to Increase Your Attention Span - wikiHow

How many of these strategies do you already use?
How many could you start to incorporate into your lifestyle

Curated Content

This video is based on Johann Hari's Bestselling book, "Stolen Focus". The book explains why - around the globe - people are increasingly struggling with shrinking attention spans and how to fight back.

Activities

Which of these real solutions should you adopt first and why?

Digital detox - reducing or regulating device use
Mindful consumption - decide what you plan to look for, to avoid 'rabbit holes'
Redesigning spaces - make dedicated spaces for work, leisure and devices
Immerse yourself in tasks - when was the last time you weren't distracted?
Social connections - replace online communication with genuine face-to-face interaction
Connecting with nature - slow the pace of your day, disconnect from stresses and breathe
Advocacy - start to demand change from tech companies to stop hijacking our attention