Switchtasking

So if multitasking doesn’t exist and switchtasking is bad, how am I supposed to teach two children two different grades while still keeping an eye on two toddlers who might eat all of my orange Skittles if left to their own devices? (I was going to say they might blow up the house, they wouldn’t, but the Skittles are in serious danger!)

I agree with Karyn. Have you ever been to the Addison home? Now, in all fairness, I haven’t read your post yet. Since I’m sick in bed, I have some time right now! Can’t wait!

Did you ladies read the article? I have at least six programs running in my multi-tasking tray, but I’m only really concentrating on one at a time. Multi-tasking doesn’t really happen.

Now, if there was anyone who could truly multi-task it would be you guys! But, my guess is somethings become background noise as you focus on another – that which makes the loudest noise is what has your attention for the moment. I still think multi-tasking is a myth.

I read the article. I am not convinced. Sorry. It is true that I am actually switchtasking and focusing on one thing after another but I don’t see that as something bad, just something necessary. Life doesn’t often slow down enough for me to truly give all of my attention to a single task. And Jonathan almost always makes the loudest noise and gets the most attention. You are very right about that.

Thank you for the mention. I’ve posted up a free multitasking test at:

http://www.davecrenshaw.com/exercise.html

All the best,
Dave Crenshaw