Is Technology Really Shortening Attention Spans? Dear HR, Training and L&D Heads and Teams, I am sure you have heard the 'grumbles' of some of your participants saying the trainer is too boring, the program is too long why can we have this shorter? Is Technology Really Shortening Attention Spans? While today’s students have the same ability to focus as previous generations did, they are accustomed to a constant barrage of information and online media. Because of this, they’ve developed a preference for faster paced, more interactive learning material. Let us read some quick research: 1. According to most studies, the average adult has a maximum attention span of about 20 minutes. While individuals can choose to re-focus their attention on the same activity repeatedly, it’s normal for lapses in attention to occur. 2. Students experienced lapses in attention up to 5 minutes in length, but shorter lapses were the most common. Lapses increased in frequency and duration as the course went on, clearly indicating that course length influenced overall focus levels. Breaking A Course into Smaller Pieces Improves Retention  3. Each learning element should take between 5-15 minutes to complete, enabling short, hyper-focused bursts of learning.  4. Using infographics, video elements, interactive demonstrations, and game-like quizzes are fantastic ways to hold the attention of the modern learner. Until our next learning article, Happy Learning. TLMM Quote for February 2020: Behind every great idea, 10 things won't work! Do it again !  Regards, Cheryl Lourdes & The MatchMakers We Consult, Match & Screen Best Expert Trainers in Town!  TLMM' recent validation since started in 2010: Award Winner 2015 for Best Background Screening Provider By Human Resource Vendor Award Winner 2017 for HRD Movers and Shakers Best Innovation Practices in Learning and Development Award Winner 2017 for Best Background Screening Provider By Human Resource Vendors