S5 Ep103: What Cognitive Science Tells Us About Student Learning Part 1

In this episode, Dr. Michelle Miller of Northern Arizona University breaks down the science behind attention and how it shapes student learning and success. She explains how today’s constant distractions affect focus, what happens when students lose attention during key moments, and how that impacts memory and long-term understanding. The conversation examines how faculty can approach engagement in their classrooms and how institutions can better support attention as part of broader student success efforts.