A.thread B.illustrate C.breaks D.films E.engage F.second G.favored H.constantly I.embracing J.considerably K.certified

Learning for a Distracted Generation
   Today's students have a problem，and it is not the one written on the board.They were born into a world where algorithms（算法） keep them clicking，scrolling and swiping at a rapid pace.Technology，smartphones，social media and immediate access to the internet are hurting their ability to focus and changing the way they think.Now teachers have a problem too.They find it particularly exhausting to ask students to read complex or long texts without taking regular （1）

C

C

.Smartphones have clearly affected the younger generation，but how education should evolve for digital-native students was not something that was covered when they were getting （2）

K

K

.
   A common （3）

A

A

among teachers is that short is good.When students can't seem to pay attention to long lectures，many teachers simply hack lessons into smaller chunks（模塊）.In fact，students need time to （4）

E

E

with a topic once the teacher introduces it before moving on.Switching between small lessons too quickly could rob them of valuable comprehension.
   A 2018 study from educational publisher Pearson found that students aged between 10 and 24 tend to stay away from physical books.They prefer video as a source of information （5）

F

F

only to teachers.
   Therefore，some tech-forward teachers choose to "meet kids where they are'"on platforms such as YouTube and Instagram.Asha Choksi，vice president of global research at Pearson，gives the example of a teacher who （6）

D

D

himself performing a science experiment and posts it to YouTube.When it is time for class，he uses the video to （7）

B

B

materials in the textbook，which can seem boring to students.
   Still，while those educators are （8）

I

I

technology in the classroom to meet students' needs，they are also finding value in traditional methods，and so suggest a blended（混合的）learning approach.Direct instruction from them will never be replaced in their classes.Technology will be （9）

G

G

only when it improves a lesson in ways that are impossible offline.
   Digital natives will continue to eagerly adopt new media.Teachers have no choice but to adapt.They are making an effort not only to ensure that students take advantage of new technologies，but to teach students valuable skills that can help them succeed in a world （10）

H

H

trying to distract them.Think of the Zuckerbergs，the Gates，the Jobs and all those pioneers in the tech world.They became successful not because they could code：it was because they could think.