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Often online learning requires reading material that competes with the cure for insomnia. I find that I have to take small breaks to refocus the students and try to discuss what they have just read. The majority of our participants are here for hands-on specific skills which is harder than the usual on-line material.
Breaks are essential for focusing. I do a lot of lecturing and I give my students a stretch about every hour. Ole grand daddy said the mind can only absorb what the butt can endure.
Hi Nathaniel!
I've always heard that when the "bottom" goes numb the brain goes dead! Breaks are very important - they become brain power boosters. Actually, this is an excellent time to use music in the classroom especially somethine peaceful and relaxing.
Good job!
Jane Davis
Ed107 Facilitator
I agree that small breaks are good to look away from the computer to rest your eyes for a second and to get refocused again.
I find that during extended periods of online training I tend to glaze over and not retain information as well. Like you said small breaks are critical for me to learn effectively.
