Tip #986: What Real Learning Requires- Part One

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Heavy multitaskers apparently cannot filter out irrelevant information, organize their memories, or keep tasks separate in their minds. “When they’re in situations where there are multiple sources of information coming from the external world or emerging out of memory, they’re not able to filter out what’s not relevant to their current goal” -Anthony Wagner, an associate professor of psychology. They can’t just watch or listen; effort is central.” Cognitive load research supports this statement. And these mental maps or schemas are “filed” and stored in our long-term memory, which has infinite capacity. If our working memory is not engaged, we will not create any mental maps and any new ideas or information will be lost.

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