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With many distractions competing for students' attention, student engagement and knowledge retention are more important than ever. Where Learning Happens explores the types of attention--sustained, selective, divided, and effective--in depth and provides research-suggested strategies to maximize student attention and engagement. By understanding cognitive load theory, information-processing principles, and other key concepts, teachers can leverage attention-related strategies to help students achieve their academic goals. K-12 educators can use this book to: Understand how to create a classroom atmosphere conducive to attention Discover the role of technology and how students can interact productively without distraction Learn the evolution of attention-related research and its practical applications Bolster students' working memory with cognitive load theory, information-processing principles, and instructional design Apply cognitive attention training, state training, and other attention strategies Leverage an attention-centered instructional approach to help students achieve goals Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Parsing Attention Research Chapter 2: Dealing With Distraction Chapter 3: Fostering an Atmosphere of Attention Chapter 4: Managing Working Memory Chapter 5: Caring About Context Epilogue References and Resources