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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.

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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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