Dr. Gloria Mark: Attention spans in kids
Dr. Gloria Mark, from the University of California, Irvine, will be available for interviews on Tuesday, August 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET.
What is Experts on Camera?
Interview opportunity available:
Tuesday, August 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
Our attention spans are getting shorter, with the average shrinking to as little as 47 seconds. But what does this mean for kids and students in school?
Available expert:
Dr. Gloria Mark is a chancellor’s professor of informatics at the University of California, Irvine. She can discuss topics including:
- How attention spans work and develop in kids versus adults;
- What research shows about changes in attention spans over time;
- The effects of screen time on children’s ability to focus and learn;
- How to reduce distraction for kids at home and in school;
- How multitasking affects attention and performance; and
- How to protect attention span in an increasingly digital world.
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