Are You with Me? Measuring Student Attention in the Classroom - 1 views
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anonymous on 11 Apr 13These study findings have several implications for university-level teaching. First, they support the notion that it is important to "break-up" lectures with periods of active learning, not only because of increased attention during such activities, but also because of the indirect boost in attention that can occur during lecture periods immediately following such activities. Second, these findings should encourage instructors to reflect on their expectations regarding student attention in their classrooms.