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How to Actually Engage Students Who Have Zero Attention Span

Author
Vicki Davis, Cool Cat Teacher, Dr. Marc Isseks
Published
Wed 02 Apr 2025
Episode Link
https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e877

Dr. Marc Isseks, author of Captivate: Engaging and Empowering Students in a World of Digital Distractions, talks bluntly about cell phone policies and his opinion that attempting to ban cell phones is pointless. He also discusses the ways that you can engage students who have a short attention span (sometimes it feels like zero, but there are a few seconds -- 3 seconds. Some would say that is zero!)

His thoughts on starting class are important ones to discuss. Whether it is pop culture, or other tips he offers, we can engage students in learning from the moment they walk in the door.

Show notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e877

 

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