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Virginia Glatzer

quietube | Video without the distractions | Youtube, iPlayer, Viddler, Vimeo and more - 6 views

shared by Virginia Glatzer on 04 Mar 10 - Cached
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    See youtube videos without all of the distracting comments and related video stills. Must add to your toolbar.
anonymous

The Creativity Crisis - Newsweek - 2 views

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    "A fine example of this emerged in January of this year, with release of a study by University of Western Ontario neuroscientist Daniel Ansari and Harvard's Aaron Berkowitz, who studies music cognition. They put Dartmouth music majors and nonmusicians in an fMRI scanner, giving participants a one-handed fiber-optic keyboard to play melodies on. Sometimes melodies were rehearsed; other times they were creatively improvised. During improvisation, the highly trained music majors used their brains in a way the nonmusicians could not: they deactivated their right-temporoparietal junction. Normally, the r-TPJ reads incoming stimuli, sorting the stream for relevance. By turning that off, the musicians blocked out all distraction. They hit an extra gear of concentration, allowing them to work with the notes and create music spontaneously."
anonymous

Purdue U Brings Social Networking to the Classroom -- Campus Technology - 1 views

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    "In most classrooms around the world, using cell phones to send text messages and laptops to access sites like Facebook and Twitter are very much discouraged. Considered a high-tech distraction that impedes the learning environment, such actions often end in the student being reprimanded, penalized and even having their devices confiscated."
Virginia Glatzer

Readability - 7 views

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    If you like to read articles online, this tool makes all of the surrounding clutter disappear. Great for students who are easily distracted.
Michelle Krill

The Benefits of Distraction and Overstimulation -- New York Magazine - 0 views

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    Twitter, Adderall, lifehacking, mindful jogging, power browsing, Obama's BlackBerry, and the benefits of overstimulation.
Michelle Krill

Vocabulary Videos and Flash Cards for SAT, ACT and GRE - WordAhead.com > Home - 2 views

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    A ground breaking free video vocabulary builder. A study room provides a distraction free environment with fast and easy access to vocab videos and Flash Cards. It is a time-saving tool especially for the last minute preparation before the test.
D Vali

Tennis Shoes - Perfect Equipment For Tennis | Blog Of Sport - 0 views

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    Tennis requires great concentration. Even the slightest distraction can affect your game. Even something as simple as a pinched toe or an aching heel can send your game in a downward spiral. That's why it's so important to find and wear the right tennis shoes for your feet and game. Don't risk playing poorly because of sore feet. Take the time to find just the right tennis shoe to help you hit the court in style and comfort.
Michelle Krill

Cell Phone Driving Statistics | Get Texting While Driving Statistics & Facts from Natio... - 4 views

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    "Learn about the danger of driving while distracted (DWD) and cell phone use while driving with helpful information from Nationwide Insurance to help prevent driving while texting accidents when you're behind the wheel. "
Michelle Krill

No Phone Zone Lesson Plan - 4 views

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    "The "No Phone Zone" lesson plan will educate students on the dangers associated with distracted driving (texting while driving, talking on the phone while driving)."
Darcy Goshorn

Computer Science Unplugged - 4 views

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    CS Unplugged is a collection of free learning activities that teach Computer Science through engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around. The activities introduce students to underlying concepts such as binary numbers, algorithms and data compression, separated from the distractions and technical details we usually see with computers. CS Unplugged is suitable for people of all ages, from elementary school to seniors, and from many countries and backgrounds. Unplugged has been used around the world for over fifteen years, in classrooms, science centers, homes, and even for holiday events in a park!
dave clarke

Fun game to teach soccer moms and dads how to help - 0 views

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    This soccer coaching game is a good one to use with young players when you would like to stop the parents interfering from the sidelines during a match. It uses role reversal ideas to show pushy parents how shouting instructions to their children can be distracting and unhelpful. Kids love it!
Dave Solon

Is your creativity blocked?: The eLearning Coach - 0 views

  • Psychologists say that creativity thrives in a permissive environment, but some people spend their days in a workplace that frowns upon innovative thinking. Furthermore, the traditional workplace is often filled with distractions that interrupt your creative flow. In some workplaces, competition between employees, autocratic bosses or a lack of team cooperation can bury creative notions. These are the environmental blocks we most overcome.
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      AMEN!
Michelle Krill

Industry Pitching Cellphones as a Teaching Tool - NYTimes.com - 0 views

  • “Cellphones so far haven’t been an educational tool. They’ve been a distraction.”
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      Could this be because teachers don't know how to use them in an educational setting?
  • “You have to be willing to put in the time and be very patient with the technology,” she said.
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