ONE:
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collections / Applied Technology & Computer Source
TWO:
Searches used: “technology affecting attention span”, “technology and attention span”, “adhd and technology” “attention span” “Shortened attention”
THREE:
Database: “Communications and Mass Media”
Search Term: “attention span”, Search Results: 34
Search Term: “Shortened Attention Span”, Search Results: 2
Database: Applied Science & Technology Abstracts (H.W. Wilson)
Search Term: “tech attention span”, Search Results: 2
Search Term: “attention span”, Search Results: 433
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
Search Term: “attention span”, Search Results: 33,509
Search Term: “attention span and technology”, Search Results: 7,945
FOUR:
Bradbury, Neil A. “Attention Span during Lectures: 8 Seconds, 10 Minutes, or More?” Advances in Physiology Education 40.4 (2016): 509-13. Web.
Chen H-R. Assessment of Learners’ Attention to E-Learning by Monitoring Facial Expressions for Computer Network Courses. Journal of Educational Computing Research. 2012;47(4):371-385. doi:10.2190/EC.47.4.b
Donna-Faye Madhosingh. (2019). What’s in a Name? The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin, 85(4), 10-11.
Leslee, H. Battle, and Tyson Teresa. “ACADEMIC STRATEGIES THAT FACILITATE LEARNING IN MILLENNIAL NURSING STUDENTS.” I-Manager’s Journal on Nursing 8.1 (2018): 1. Web.
Marcovitz, David. “Is Educational Technology Shortening Student Attention Spans?” Learning and Leading with Technology 36.1 (2008): 8. Web.
Phil Kloer. “Whirlwind Culture: Technology Feeds Short Attention Spans.” Chicago Tribune (1963) (2004): B6. Web.
FIVE:
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
Search: “Technology” AND “Attention Span”
Database: Applied Technology & Computer Source
Search: “Technology” AND “Attention Span”
SIX:
It’s believed that attention spans have been shortened and that lectures should reflect this as well. Should lectures be shortened to 8, 10, or 15 minutes to reflect this? “In 2015, a study commissioned by Microsoft and discussed in Time magazine found that the
average attention span was in fact only 8 s”. So if this were the case then one could argue that lectures shouldn’t be the length that they are. However, some claim that the information provided during those 15 minutes or less will most likely not be retained. Another big issue is how to measure a student’s attention span. The most common way is tracking a student’s heartbeat and when it drops. This isn’t necessarily an accurate way. Another way includes clickers and personal assessments.
The conclusion of the article concludes there is no effective way that confirms lectures should only be 15 minutes or less. The best way is for teachers to continue to find ways to keep students engaged in the lectures.
Bradbury, Neil A. “Attention Span during Lectures: 8 Seconds, 10 Minutes, or More?” Advances in Physiology Education 40.4 (2016): 509-13. Web.