Yves Citton’s Ecology of Attention

In this session, we will explore Yves Citton’s ecology of attention, a framework that helps us understand the widespread challenges of distraction and inattentiveness in schools today. Rather than seeing attention as a purely individual skill, Citton views it as a dynamic, shared system influenced by social, cultural, and environmental factors. We will examine how digital technology and modern environments affect students’ ability to focus and discuss ways educators can create learning spaces that foster sustained, collective attention. This session aims to provide insights and strategies to help teachers support deeper engagement and resilience in their classrooms amidst the growing distractions of the modern world.