Multitasking

Multitasking

The main point of the Frontline videos about multitasking were very interesting to watch. The professionals were explaining how it is very hard to completely multitask. The only time that multitasking can be completed is if each task uses a completely different part of the brain. For instance, you can listen to music and read. However, if the music has lyrics, then you are no longer able to multitask. It was also interesting to hear all the college students say how good they are at multitasking and that if they didn't multitask they would be bored or behind in class. The game just proves that multitasking is very difficult to succeed in. Especially when both tasks use the same part of the brain.

It definitely opens my eyes to see how easy it is to get distracted by technology. However, since technology is so useful and helpful, as a teacher you don't want to ban all technology. Therefore, to be a successful teacher, you would have to limit the distractions to prevent multitasking. Putting a block on social networking and perhaps certain websites. You have to have the notion that students will find ways around these blocks. However, at that point the students have made their own decisions and will receive grades suitable for their efforts.