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Research suggests that while multi-tasking may seem possible, our brains can only effectively focus on one task at a time. Multi-tasking might be better described as “switch tasking” as we switch between tasks. How does this impact learning? When students multi-task while doing schoolwork, their learning is far spottier and shallower than if the work had their full attention.

Understanding and fostering Sustained Attention is one of the four foundational priorities of the #Relationships in a Digital Age initiative. This month the articles, parent tips and videos provide more information to parents about what is distracting children, the impact of distractions, and ideas for parents to help their children navigate their digital environment, so they can learn deeply and develop sustained attention.

Additional articles related to this topic can be found at #Relationships on the CTR Catholic website.

Check out the video below as it speaks about how multitasking is a myth and to attempt it comes at a neurobiological cost.

Christ The Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools will create a culture around the use of technology that teaches balance between our digital lives and the lives we lead face-to-face to love in community as God intended.

Christ The Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools operates in seven communities throughout the province of Alberta providing authentic Catholic education to students in 15 traditional schools, four Outreach schools and a distance education school.

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