Monday, October 19, 2009

Myth Busting: Is Multitasking a Good Thing?

Have you ever wondered if multitasking saves time or is a good way to learn or if you are too old to remember all the tasks?

Well, a recent issue of Inside the School carried an article by Maryellen Weimer that indicated we may need to rethink our multitasking, at least when it comes to education. Titled “Three Multitasking Myths,” it discusses research related to each of the following urban myths:
  • Multitasking saves time.
  • Multitasking is as good as single-task learning.
  • Multitasking is for the young.

The end result: all three of the myths were busted.

Read the complete article by clicking here.

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