It's hard to pay attention. There is so much to distract a student: digital devices, classmates, intercom announcements, bells, the stream of thoughts running through one's head... Of course, if you want to learn a subject, you have to pay attention to it. Here's the question: How do you pay attention when all these distractions are around you? Do you have any strategies or tips to share with your classmates?
Ina:
ReplyDeleteHow do you pay attention when all these distractions are around you? Do you have any strategies or tips to share with your classmates?
What concentrates me the most is having music on, something that I like and that I know that’s not gonna distract me , sometimes having friends in the same class don’t help a lot by not getting distracted , but we’ll can help each other and put ourselves to work and is not that hard if we want to, but mostly the thing that I do the most is putting headphones on and try to stay a little away from my friends so we don’t get to talk to each other meanwhile.
Santiago:
ReplyDeletePaying attention is something really hard but its something that if you practice it you can become someone attentive , i think that because of all covid situation people have become less attentive because obviously for a whole year we stayed on our houses so we become less active and has a lot to do with no paying attention , since i noticed that on presential classes i wasn't paying attention i investigated a lot and i found out that meditating was a really good way to control your body and your attention so i started doing it and since i started everything had been going great now i feel more active and attentive so this is my remedy for paying attention again , also something really important for paying attention is to stay away from distractions like your phone or friends because when you are texting are talking is impossible to attent something else
Mike:
ReplyDeleteDistraction is a bad thing because it makes you get off of what you are doing like if you’re in the middle of the class and your friend start talking to you, you get distracted from the class and you don’t learn anything or if you’re studying for a big test and your phone starts ringing it distracts you from studying. What I do is I turn off my phone for 15 minutes and I concentrate and study.
Guillermo:
ReplyDeleteWhen I need to pay attention and there are things that distract me, like my phone or people
talking, I walk away and go to a place where there is silence and if there is not a silence place, I
put on headphones and listen to the music that I like.
If it is true that there are times that it is very difficult to concentrate in class due to the diversity of noises and movements that there are. You can find many tips that can help you concentrate better in class or to increase concentration time. For example in my case, I listen to relaxing music that I know but it also works with music that I do not know since this way I only focus on the rhythm and what I have to do instead of on the lyrics. I also need all my material to be organized and well placed.
ReplyDeleteMic:
ReplyDeleteThere are many reasons why we pull up our phone. Maybe to check some improtant email or replying back direct messages what so ever. Every people has their own way of paying attention. I like talking with my friends so I mix it with studying. While I’m learning, I’ll discuss it with my friends. My suggestion is doing what you like to do and then mixing it together with learning can help you focus more.
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ReplyDeleteAndrea:
ReplyDeleteI pay attention by just focusing in the professor and the work we are doing, without an electronic device that can I “play” or do other things that are not from the class. Also I can’t chat with my friends that are around me because that’s distract me from the class. A tip that I could give to put attention to the class is by putting the electronic devices aside. Also for me it help by sleeping well with that you are not tired and you have more probability to put attention.
Luciana:
ReplyDeletePersonally, it is difficult for me to pay all my attention to a task or what I am doing. So what I do is I leave my phone or something that can distract me from my task away from me, in some drawer or I give it to someone and tell them not to give it back to me until I finish work. That helps me a lot putting my attention in something.
Mingyang:
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a kid, I memorized lyrics. I was lying in bed, shaking my leg, and my foot was on a ball. I did not remember it for 2 hours. And then my mom taught me. Let me put the ball away, do not shake my legs, stand up, look at the hands of the lyrics carefully recite. I gave it a try. I recited it in 10 minutes. I know why. The original is to concentrate, not at once.
The way I concentrate well is to listen to a song, breathe in slowly, and spit it out slowly. Unless the surroundings are really too loud, if you focus perfectly on what you're going to do, you won't hear any sound around it. If it's hard to concentrate for a long time, I recommend you try to concentrate slowly for 30 minutes, and then gradually increase the time.
ReplyDeleteJerry:
ReplyDeleteIn fact, attention is a problem that most students have. Teenagers always have a lot of energy to do things they think are more fun, like watching TV, playing video games, activities that don't require constant mental effort. To be honest, I also can't always focus on what I'm really supposed to do. My favorite entertainment is animation, which I can watch all day. But if it's clear to me that I need to do the job, then I'll play some pure music and create my own quiet zone, using music to avoid noise is a big help for me. But making us more impatient if we pick the wrong song like rock doesn't help at all.
Obviously the way to avoid distractions are depending on what kind of distractions you're getting. For me it's hard to avoid sleep. So my way to avoid distraction is to think about the worst case it could possibly happen because of not concentrating. I usually get lots of distractions from around, even from music that I'm playing while I am working. I can't stop thinking about the lyrics of the song so I usually listen to lo fi music that doesn't have vocals or songs from foreign languages, usually french.
ReplyDeleteEric:
ReplyDeleteI will try to concentrate. For example, if my roommate's music is very noisy, I will find earplugs. For example, computer games or mobile games really tempt me. I will try to keep them away from me for a period of time and let me form the habit of not playing games.I think it's mainly a matter of willpower. If you have enough willpower, you won't be disturbed by these problems. I won't be able to concentrate on learning because the game console is around me. I won't be unable to learn because the surrounding environment is too noisy. In short, as long as your attention is strong enough, you won't be affected by other things.
Jimmy:
ReplyDeleteFor me, if you want to focus on something, you have to put any electronics aside, turn on the mute, set the time, and focus on studying. Usually you can start with 20 minutes and try to gradually increase the time. In the process of your study, you can also have some whimsical ideas, so that you can quickly remember those knowledge points. If you have some unstoppable noise around you, you can try listening to music and immersive learning. It is impossible for everyone to adapt to something quickly, but as long as you stick to it, it will become a habit.
Nick:
ReplyDeletePaying attention is very important in life. Paying attention makes you study quicker and learn new skills faster, but there is only one problem; paying attention isn’t always that easy. There are dozens of things that can easily distract you ,for example: internet, friends or even the smallest things like playing with your pencil. Some people can focus and pay attention easier than others ,but there are also some very interesting tips on keeping your focus. Things that I sometimes do, for example, is listening to classical music; some people might find it weird ,but it is even scientifically proven that listening to classical music makes your brain work better and makes you pay more attention to what you are doing. Also putting all electronic devices away from you might help a lot because then you won’t get distracted by notifications.
Miguel:
ReplyDeletethe things that distract me from class are my friends my phone and ipad video games what I do to not get distracted is turn off my phone and try not to talk to my friends and pay attention in class to understand the subject
Anni:
ReplyDeleteStop playing devices or before the class listen to some music, maybe you can pay attention in class. Put the phone away into a backpack and take out earphones, when it is class time don’t listen to any music that will distract you. Focus. Don’t chat with friends when the teacher is talking. It's hard to not look at the devices but if you want a good grade you need to pay attention in class.
Damir:
ReplyDeleteHow can someone pay attention when kids have all of the technology nowadays. I think that for some people it is really hard to pay attention, especially people with ADHD and that sort of thing. For me it’s even harder now because of the iPads. I really hate them because I’m used to working with an actual book and notebook and I can’t follow all of the assignments. But what I do is try my hardest to concentrate on what the teacher is saying. But I think that the teacher has a lot to do with it too. If his classes are boring, his voice is slow and quiet then there is a low chance anyone will pay attention to the class. I don’t like to put headphones in or earbuds because I will just concentrate to music so that’s not much of a help eather.
Dani:
ReplyDeleteIt’s hard to pay attention because there are so much things that can distract us, for me when I have to concentrate let’s say while writing a test the best is to listen to music because it can keep me focused. And when others talking around me that can distract me from concentrating so music helps me in those time to. But I think when shometing is really interested you it easy to pay attention.
Harry:
ReplyDeleteI will make a schedule of what to do each time, time to study, time to play. Sometimes I will be distracted by some electronic products in class, but I will properly control and remind myself not to do it. The best way is to turn off the mobile phone before class, and turn off the iPad when the teacher does not let me use it. Gradually, you will develop such a good habit of doing things at the right time. This is what I do.
Edward:
ReplyDeleteEverybody has their distraction; not even one person on Earth doesn’t have their distraction. People can’t focus on work and school for 6 hours straight, and the brain needs to have time to relax. For me, I am not an exception; I'm the same as everyone. I have a lot of distractions around me when I try to focus on him and studying. I usually think about what will happen if I focus on my work first and relax later. That's how I deal with distraction. Tips for the other student is focus and think about you will have your free time and don’t have to worry about anything after you finish what you have to work on
Vittorio:
ReplyDeleteWe all know that It’s difficult to pay attention for a long time, it’s almost impossible to do it all the time in all the classes. But I’m improving a lot about this. For me it’s easy to pay attention if the lecture is interesting or I’m involved in it, when The teachers involve me in the lesson and they let me talk it is easy for me to focus and follow what the teachers are saying. It’s very difficult for me to stay focused if the teachers only talk and show videos. My main distraction at school are the digital devices, for example I can get distracted easily with my phone, when it is ringing or basically when I want to “chill”.
Terry:
ReplyDeleteNowadays it’s very hard to pay attention in class, there are a variety of ways that can distract you from class. A few years ago, when I was in middle school, it’s very hard to make me concentrate on class and make me learn nothing from class. And finally got a C- on my test. I felt very ashamed and I started to find a way to force myself to pay attention to what the teacher was saying. And I made a strategy. Because most of the reason why I cannot concentrate is because there are still other things to make me think, and I will ignore what the teacher is saying and do my own stuff. So everyday I do what I need to, for example I didn't finish the math homework that I was supposed to do that day, so I used the class time to finish the next class’s homework. Which is very ridiculous, I started to finish all the homework the night before it was submitted, and do whatever i needed. So the next day at class I can focus and not be distracted by other things I should have done. After that, my brain is empty and ready for new stuff, and I don't need to think of other stuff any more. And finally at the next quiz I got an A.
Enrique:
ReplyDeleteFrom my own experience I know that it is difficult to pay attention in school because it can be a little annoying or boring some classes, but our parents send us to school with a purpose and that purpose is to learn, I would say that the formula to pay attention in school is to sleep well, bathe in the morning, eat well at breakfast because with all that you will have energy and you will not fall asleep and now with the issue of distracters is easy try to turn off your cell phone when the class starts and only concentrate on the teacher.
Philip:
ReplyDeleteYou can try to force yourself to focus. Many times you have to. This is always the fastest way to focus. If it's hard for me to concentrate, then I'll do something else to relax and then go back to my study. This move is very effective. When I feel there is a lot of noise around, I play back and learn to play the game first. When it's quiet, go back to study.
Josephine:
ReplyDeleteHow do you pay attention when all these distractions are around you? Because you work with an IPad and there aren’t any strict rules for not being on your phone you lose attention so fast. My tip is just really to concentrate on what you want to do now. You have to make principles for yourself which you just keep in mind and do not forget. Maybe you should sometimes just turn off your phone and study for a while, because in that bit of time you can reach so much. Or when your friend in class is beginning to talk to you just ask if you could talk later because you want to pay attention at that moment. Then you probably have finished early and can turn on your phone again, that is my motivation.
Elena:
ReplyDeleteThe technology has made a lot of changes in education making more easy to get distracted
I disagree with the new technology in education, there is always people that paying attention it’s har for them and another’s that just don’t want to pay attention even if the technology makes hard everything I personally think that if you want to pay attention you can, to pay attention you just need to want
Javier:
ReplyDeleteI personally don’t have any trick to share with my friends about how to concentrate in class because I’m the first one who disconnect and stop paying attention in class when I have my phone or when I start talking to my friends. But sometimes, as we are allowed to have our phones in the pocket or wherever each one puts it, I bring it with low battery so I use it that much and I have battery for other moments during school, such as the lunch time or for music (during I have some class work to do. Not while the teacher is explaining something). Another way to try to concentrate is to think about your future; so when you know that you are getting distract, you remember that you have to pay attention because it’s going to be worth it in the future, so you should stop distracting and listen to the teacher.
Alegria:
ReplyDeleteThe truth is that it is very hard for me to concentrate but I have different strategies to do it, I always look for an empty place without objects that can distract me, I leave my phone in a remote place so that I am not tempted to pick it up and focus on what I am learning.
In my other school they were very strict and we did everything with paper and pencil and they didn't even let us take out our phones so I had no problem concentrating.
In addition, the teachers were very tough and asked very difficult questions and you could not disconnect from the class.
Alvaro:
ReplyDeleteIt’s always been tough for me to concentrate because when I was little I started to have this condition called attention deficit, and what this condition does is it makes it hard for me to concentrate, so all I do is turn off everything I have in my hands and concentrate in whatever I want to concentrate on.
Diego:
ReplyDeleteI think that the best way in which I concentrate is to get away from the people I get along with and leave my cell phone because those two things for me are the ones that distract me the most, but the most important thing is to always pay attention to the teacher, so colleagues in conclusion pay attention
Angela:
ReplyDeleteHong Kong’s education style forces us to study hard but it is so difficult for me to pay attention in study with my phone and iPad. Therefore, I’ll mute and flip my phone in order to not look at my phone and get distracted by the screen. Moreover, I love studying in the study hall at the public library or coffee shops like Starbucks. As in the study hall, everyone is studying so it gives you more pressure to study but not looking at your phone, so as at coffee shops. I think it is embarrassing when your desk is full of notes but you are studying but playing on the phone because people can see you. I might think that people will talk about me. That’s why I like studying at these two places.
Ayla:
ReplyDeleteThe human on average has 20 minutes of attention span, I have less. Is really hard for me to pay attention but when I actually need to do it, I have to get rid of all my distractions, like the phone or making sure no one goes to my room or things like that. I think I have ADHD so it is like harder for me but if I’m actually interested I can listen for hours. I don’t have any tips, I’m the one who is asking for tips, I’m really bad at attention. Although sometimes I’m really invested on things, I start things and I never finish.
Yewon:
ReplyDeleteI think the most effective way to pay attention to the class is to sit right in front of the teacher and always look at his eyes. If you sit in front of the teacher, he can see what you are doing now as you know so it makes you stop doing other things such as playing a basketball game, watching a movie or chatting with your friends when you are in class and paying attention to the teacher. Also, looking at the teacher's eyes can help you. It makes you focus on the teacher and class because your eyes always have to follow the teacher's eyes.