![]() ![]() This way, we can say that a short attention span is what makes online learning interesting in the end.Īccording to the research compiled by the learning expert, researcher, instructional designer, consultant, speaker, and writer Will Thalheimer, in terms of learning effectiveness, it is not the modality (classroom or online learning) but the learning methods that make the difference, by far. Since there are many ways to increase students’ attention span by developing interactive stories and innovative branching scenario courses, experts have made many great tools and hacks to keep students focused for longer periods of time. However, those challenges can be overcome by planning personalized Q&A sections or online calls with subject matter experts and implementing them in the course.Īttention span is one of the trickiest but also one of the best challenges to eLearning. The disadvantages are related to the generality of the content and the inability to ask personalized questions. It also leaves more space and resources available to the provider of the learning content to develop new material, rather than having to constantly repeat already existing lesson content. ![]() Interactive content, videos, images, and sounds can explain content much easier than books or a teacher so there are infinite possibilities to engage students. Online learning can be accessed anytime from any device, and all materials and links can be attached to centralized learning content in a variety of formats. The biggest advantage is that students can tailor the learning process to their needs. Distractions can be considered a great danger but there are many ways to overcome that with smart planning and interactive design of learning content. They can use their own pace and repeat certain parts of the material if they need to, without interrupting other students in any way. The benefits of learning online are that a user has the opportunity to choose when and where they will take the course. Why do students let their attention slip while learning online? It could be that the distraction is more interesting than the learning material they are looking at. By adding engaging stories, surprise elements, and a lot of interactivity to our learning content, we can improve their attention span and keep them engaged long enough to have students successfully complete the learning content. We need an eLearning course that will be more interesting than any other distraction coming our students’ way. So, how does that affect learning, and does it mean that at least every 8 seconds something new and interesting needs to happen on the screen for students to pay attention to it? Studies show that the average attention span online is around 8 seconds. ![]() We get distracted when our attention is diverted by another activity or sensation without our control. Attention means the state of focusing on a task before becoming distracted and span defines the length of time it can last. ![]()
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