This is more of just an observation more than an experience with media. I was online last night talking with my best friend and my brother when my phone rang. it was my boyfriend. I spent the next 2 hours talking to all three of them without interrupting the flow of any of the conversations. AND, I actually was paying attention to all 3 people. I must say that I was rather impressed with my mad communication skills. the problem arose when my room mate walked in and wanted to talk about her date. I was not cool enough to keep up 2 online conversations, one phone conversation, and a face to face conversation.
I guess the only way I can connect this to a teaching idea is just to be aware that my students are going to be a multi tasking generation. Just because they are not looking at me attentively does not mean that they are not listening.
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