Contrary to everything that I was ever taught about learning, author Benedict Carey claims that consistency not change, limits learning.  Here’s a quick video to get you started:

So if that’s true then of course I’m wondering now how does using more technology in the classroom affect learning?  It’s the ultimate distraction isn’t it?  What are your initial thoughts about Carey’s findings?  Can we harness the distractions in our classroom to improve learning?

I look forward to your thoughts.