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Abstract
Holding power is what is known in education circles as attention span. When the literature purposes student's attention span from none to 30 seconds, how does a teacher increase holding power in a student? In today’s on-line learning environment, teachers are going up against activities such as K-12 video watching/game playing sophisticates, commercial time lengths, and texting. The article discusses the aspects of holding power, along with the distractions student’s experience in developing and sustaining holding power. Listening, as a holding power skill, is too often overlooked. Descriptors: Online assessment, content, design, equipment, feedback, games, instructional design, methods, students, teacher, teacher support, and teaching purposes