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    “Unable to think about or pay attention to something”. Okay. What is a “distraction”? “Something that amuses or entertains you so that you do not think about problems‚ work‚ etc.” Thanks Merriam-Webster. Speech! As my father always says‚ “Put down your iTrash‚ and put the dishes in the dishwasher.” There was a time when the human race were cavemen‚ and they were too busy trying to survive. They had no room for distractions. For them it was literally life death if they didn’t do something right.

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    for my study breaks‚ so that I remain focused on the task at hand. 2. List some of the distractions that might hinder your study progress or your performance in an online classroom. Having multiple websites open while working on class work‚ or having a cluttered study area. Not having a schedule to maintain balance in my house with my children‚ and mate. Friends and family can be a distraction when they want to randomly stop by for visits or want you to go hang out‚ sometimes even calling

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    allowed in school. It has no use that cannot be substituted. They have no benefit for the student during school hours and can be detrimental to the student’s education because of the excessive use of social networking and texting. It will be a major distraction to the student and potentially disturb other students due to the complex applications available to the student from their cell phones. People who support the idea of Cellphones in class believe they’re a good thing to have because students can

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    There are a number of problems that may arise when supporting learning activities which could relate to any one of the following: the learners‚ the learning activities‚ the learning resources or the learning environment. In terms of the learners you may find that they are unable to achieve the learning objectives for a variety of reasons. You may experience bad behaviour amongst the group‚ from one or more of the children. If bad behaviour occurs the adult must intervene immediately to stop it disrupting

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    SaCarlos Espinoza Sagging pants The issue of sagging pants in school has been controversial. Many schools have disapproved on students who wear sagging pants. An argument against wearing sagging pants is that teaches have to correct the students which takes away time that could be spared if sagging was banned. Students can also be distracted by others wearing sagging pants. Some students could get into trouble with others if mistaken by a gang member. If a teacher saw a student wearing sagging

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    important” to do their job. Email and the internet are deemed the most important communications and internet tools among online workers. Land line phones‚ cell devices‚ and social networking come in close behind in percentage. All of this is a distraction. As of 2014‚ 47 percent of workers confess their biggest problem with meetings is that people are not paying attention. A whole 71 percent of employees are doing something completely unrelated during a conference call. A study examines that men

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    texting and driving a. planning directions ahead of time b.turning off phone E) Counter Argument Some people do not think that cell phones should be restricted from being used while operating a vehicle because they do not feel that it is a distraction. F)Conclusion Primary Questions: 1) What are the most serious offenders for texting and driving? America ’s youngest and most inexperienced drivers are most at risk. 16% of all distracted driving crashes involve drivers under the age of

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    challenges. Using media while driving is one of those challenges. Anything that takes the drivers attention off the road is considered a distraction. While media generates daily opportunities‚ it also creates challenges. Media’s availability makes it difficult for individuals to remain mentally and physically focused while driving. Statistics prove driver distraction can cause accidents‚ injuries and death. In the article “Distracted Driving: Facts and Statistics” states “In 2014‚ 3‚179 people were

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    Over the years the internet has become a major element in the world. It has been integrated into every aspect of today’s society: becoming part of our social life‚ education system and everyday routines‚ such as online shopping or booking tickets. It is responsible for the vast networking and connecting of the world. The world has become a smaller place‚ where it is possible to be in one country while talking and seeing another person in a different continent. The advances and conveniences the internet

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    images of whatever you want. But‚ we must ask‚ is this easy access to images and websites safe for young children? There are many upsides to the Internet. ... Middle Another factor which may put some people off the Internet as a whole is the distraction it is to young people‚ mainly teenagers. They can get sidetracked into chatting to friends on MSN or Myspace. Many children have stated that instead of doing homework or coursework‚ they often get distracted into other things. Some parents do not

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