The RocketPD Podcast

Episode 15: Buzzworthy: How to Capture Students’ Attention & Hold It (w/Matt Miller)

A conversation about making learning more meaningful, interactive, and intentionally designed for the attention demands students bring to class.

Episode: 15
Duration: 34:14
Published: May 29, 2025
Hosted by: Corey Murray
Featuring: Matt Miller

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In this episode

Designing for meaningful attention

Matt Miller discusses how teachers can respond to distractions and changing student attention by designing learning experiences with purpose, interaction, and relevance. The episode considers why engagement is more than entertainment and how instructional choices can support focus.

About this episode

In Episode 15 of The RocketPD Podcast, Corey Murray speaks with Matt Miller about student attention, engaging instruction, and ways teachers can make learning more meaningful without adding unnecessary complexity.

Who it’s for

Teachers
Instructional coaches
Principals
Curriculum leaders

What you’ll explore

Consider factors that shape student attention.
Distinguish meaningful engagement from gimmicks.
Explore instructional choices that support focus.
Reflect on interactive learning design.

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