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Learning While Distracted

Published7 Mar 2017
Reviewed7 Mar 2017
Author Emma Lindberg
Source BrainFacts/SfN

Janet Zadina, a neuroscientist at Tulane University discussed a myth about multitasking during a workshop titled The Truth Behind “Brain-Based” Learning.

Watch a video from the workshop below, and then use the lesson plans, iconograph, and articles to teach your students more about neuroplasticity, attention, and distractions.

About the Author

Emma is the former Outreach Associate at the Society for Neuroscience. She helped find and create Educator Resources for BrainFacts.org, as well as promote the site at conferences and events across the country.

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