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Jason Finley

What Captures Your Attention Controls Your Life - 4 views

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leadership cellphones technology

shared by Jason Finley on 10 Jul 12 - No Cached
  • Jason Finley on 12 May 13
     
    Colin, great to meet you yesterday. Here is that article on cell phones and what kids pay attention to that we were talking about. I wonder if you could get the research done by Disney?
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  • Jason Finley on 12 May 13
     
    "A few years ago, DisneyWorld executives were wondering what most captured the attention of toddlers and infants at their theme park and hotels in Orlando, Florida. So they hired me and a cultural anthropologist to observe them as they passed by all the costumed cast members, animated creatures, twirling rides, sweet-smelling snacks, and colorful toys. But after a couple of hours of close observation, we realized that what most captured the young children's attention wasn't Disney-conjured magic. Instead it was their parents' cell phones, especially when the parents were using them." If Disney can't compete with cell phones in the Magic Kingdom...how can we in the classroom? So is the solution to ban...or to integrate? I have mixed feelings on this.
  • anonymous on 15 May 13
     
    Daniel T. Willingham, a cognitive scientist at UVA was really clear about this: if it's important, multitasking is not OK. When we multitask, there is a cognitive cost associated with this that we must pay. He says young brains are better than older brains at this, but only to a point. And that we don't truly multitask, we go back and forth quickly between two tasks. Just today, trying to contrast two poems about Helen of Troy, and in the midst of our work...buzz, buzz, buzz go the text notifications.
  • Jason Finley on 16 May 13
     
    Colin, I'm not sure what direction your research is heading, but the idea of balancing technology with Mindfulness and being Present is an interesting one that I don't know has been really touched on. Here is a recent article from the NY Times that relates... http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/23/your-money/mindfulness-requires-practice-and-purpose.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 "...scans show mindfulness may change the way our brains function and help us improve attention..." Could be a way for students' brains to reset and refocus after using technology?
  • Mike McRaith on 16 May 13
     
    Colin, I would weigh in again on this topic by saying...can't wait to see all of your research! Enosburg may be a good test pool or a place that really will need your findings. As I have mentioned we are a 1-1 Ipad school grades 6 through 12. I also will be interested to see how the larger cultural conversation goes on this topic. I have noticed more cell phone jokes from comedians, more reference to texts in sitcoms and movies as well. AND, as you know, there is and will much more talk about digital addictions. Initial brain-scans connect the pattern to gambling addicts. Interesting stuff! See you soon-
Lauren Parren

Seedlings @ Bit By Bit Podcast: Show 126 - bit by bit - 5 views

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transformation ipad literacy PD pathways Alison Rowland

shared by Lauren Parren on 14 Feb 12 - No Cached
  • Lauren Parren on 14 Feb 12
     
    I haven't listened to the whole podcast yet, but it is interesting to hear what's happening in Maine to personalize learning and to create effective professional development.  Projects4ME should be of interest Rowland Fellow Alison.
  • Karen Budde on 15 Feb 12
     
    I sent him off an email. Maybe he'll share with us. As we all know 80% of success is putting oneself out there.
Jason Finley

The NEA Foundation // Learning & Leadership Grants - 3 views

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grant opportunity

shared by Jason Finley on 01 Nov 11 - Cached
  • Jason Finley on 01 Nov 11
     
    Grants to individuals fund participation in high-quality professional development experiences, such as summer institutes or action research; Grants to groups fund collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff new to an assignment.
  • Jason Finley on 01 Nov 11
     
    Could be a nice additional source of funding to support existing projects.
  • Susan Hennessey on 07 Nov 11
     
    Great resource. Teachers at Harwood Union Middle High School applied for a Learning & Leadership Grant to explore iPad apps in a fairly informal PLC-type setting and received $5,000 to support their work. It helps that the application for the grant was fairly easy to complete.
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