Why is it so hard to get students to pay attention? Conventional wisdom blames iPhones, insisting that access to technology has ruined students' ability to focus. The logical response is to ban electronics in class.

But acclaimed educator James M. Lang argues that this solution obscures a deeper problem. In Distracted, Lang rethinks the practice of teaching, revealing how educators can structure their classrooms less as distraction-free zones and more as environments where they can actively cultivate their students' attention.

Tammy Marcelain has been a gift to the Adams Center staff and ACU faculty for more than 5 years! Stop by the Adams Center classroom Thursday between 1-2 to grab a cookie, thank Tammy for all her work, and wish her well as she grows her photography business! There will be a presentation and door prizes at 1:45.

Hi Laura and Tammy!

Hope you are doing well. I am wanting to connect to confirm the rest of the dates for the ACU Dining pop up events featured in the Adams Center. We were thinking the following times and with the following treats. Please let me know if you see any issues!

Adams Center from 2:30-3:30 (or until supplies last).

February – 2/12/21 – Valentine themed popcorn

March – 3/17/21 – St. Patrick’s Day theme rice Krispy treats

April – 4/7/21 – Earth Day Sugar Cookies

Zoom Session

The Vice President of Research and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs are hosting a grant writing workshop series during the Spring 2021 semester. Three workshops will be presented, one in February, one in March, and one in April. Workshops will be presented by Barbara Walker (UC Santa Barbara) and Holly Unruh (UC Santa Cruz), authors of "Funding Your Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences." More information about the presenters can be found here. This second session will cover Proposal Writing 101, including finding funding opportunities, interpreting RFPs and determining fit, the agency review process, framing your research questions, and proposal sections and formatting. We are seeking faculty who are motivated to improve their grant-writing skills and pursue external funding for their scholarly activities. These workshops are primarily geared toward faculty in the social sciences and humanities, though any faculty member may benefit from the tips and strategies provided. Please contact orsp@acu.edu if you have questions or to reserve your spot!

Why is it so hard to get students to pay attention? Conventional wisdom blames iPhones, insisting that access to technology has ruined students' ability to focus. The logical response is to ban electronics in class.

But acclaimed educator James M. Lang argues that this solution obscures a deeper problem. In Distracted, Lang rethinks the practice of teaching, revealing how educators can structure their classrooms less as distraction-free zones and more as environments where they can actively cultivate their students' attention.

Brimming with ideas and grounded in new research, Distracted offers an innovative plan for the most important lesson of all: how to learn.