The currency of learning is attention. How do you keep people engaged with so many distractions? Becky says attention spans are not shrinking, but the competition for focus is fierce. Becky has some tips on how to get — and keep — your learners’ attention.

Research References:

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Simon, A. J. (2023). Quantifying attention via vigilance tasks across the lifespan. PMC. Link

Cardoso-Leite, P., et al. (2021). Media use, attention, mental health and academic performance among 8 to 12 year-old children. PMC. Link

Suppawittaya, P., & Yasri, P. (2025). The effectiveness of chunking methods for enhancing short-term memory of textual information. Psychology and Education, 57(9), 6313–6327. Link

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