Managing Digital Distractions in School

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How do we build habits in our classrooms around digital devices so that they don’t become distractions that get in the way of teaching and learning? The easy solution is to ban them, but that takes a powerful learning tool out of your students’ hands. According to Edutopia’s “Digital Tools and Distraction in School,” it’s important for teachers to teach students how to manage their attention with their devices and explain what multitasking is doing to their ability to effectively complete their work. I’ve conducted assemblies at Polson where I’ve addressed self-management in these terms, offering tips to keep distractions at bay, and I plan on continuing to address this issue. But I need your help in getting this message to resonate with kids. Check out the article above, and feel free to comment below on how you’re setting the tone at the start of the new school year to limit digital distractions in your classroom, without banning devices altogether.

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