High School Unit 4: Focused Attention

Student outcomes and objectives

1. I know that being distracted is normal and it’s okay to struggle with focusing.
2. I understand how gaming and social media are designed to be addictive.
3. I create healthy habits for managing the distractions of my phone.
4. I can push through procrastination and the craving for distractions.
5. I know how to harness the power of diffuse thinking and unfocused attention.
6. I can use the Pomodoro Technique to take productive breaks from concentrating.
7. I know the value of boredom and reducing sensory input.
8. I can do deep work when I’m concentrating well, and shallow work when I’m not.
9. I can use movement to help me do better focused work.
10. I can practice building my concentration stamina over time.