The Attention Gap

Michael McDowell, EdD was a public school educator for eighteen years serving in the roles of classroom teacher, academic and athletic coach, school principal, assistant superintendent of personnel and instruction, and superintendent. During his tenure as a superintendent, his school district received state and national accolades including the National Blue Ribbon Award which recognized their work for student performance and mental health and well-being in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic by the U.S. Department of Education. Dr. McDowell serves on numerous boards, served as a college professor, and worked for non-profit organizations to enhance student learning around the world. Over the course of his career, Dr. McDowell has authored bestselling books, created professional learning programs and workbooks, provided keynotes and workshops, and provided practical tools and resources for thousands of teachers and leaders on almost every continent around the world. A prolific author and consultant, Dr. McDowell is recognized as one of the leading authorities on integrating innovative and impactful practices into schools. Offering keynotes and executive coaching to heads of school around the world, he partners with educational leaders to implement high leverage strategies that will enhance teaching and learning in classrooms, schools, and systems through his work with Hinge Education.

Chapter 1. Introducing Interval Instruction: Find the Right Cadence of Challenge and Engagement Chapter 2. Cognitive Snacking: Spark and Sustain Clarity Chapter 3. Launch Interval: Teach Transfer Early and Often Chapter 4. Content Intervals: Design a Rhythm Between Surface and Deep Learning Chapter 5. Pattern Breaks: Check and Respond to Student Learning in Real Time Chapter 6. Cool Down: Consolidate Learning and Recharge Attention Chapter 7. Systems that Stick: Implement Interval Instruction Across Your Classroom and School