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'My college students can't read'
Most college students can't read at the college level, says instructor.
Joanne Jacobs
Jun 32 min read
Kids can pay attention -- but they prefer their phones
Students can pay attention, if they want to, but often don't.
Joanne Jacobs
Apr 191 min read
Movies are boring, say film students
Film students don't have the attention span to watch movies.
Joanne Jacobs
Jan 312 min read
Greatly reduced expectations: Students read few 'whole books' or none at all
Reading excerpts in English class, but few whole books, leaves many unprepared to read "lengthy or complex texts" in college.
Joanne Jacobs
Dec 16, 20253 min read
The clock ticks for TikTok -- or not
TikTok is supposed to go dark today, but may get more time.
Joanne Jacobs
Jan 19, 20251 min read
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