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my name is natalia i feel unsafe if i tell u my last name which is why i will not say it. I dont know what this is I just ot a notification that I was added. Im guessing his is a classroom??? Anyways nice video lol

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I noticed that as I tried to concentrate on the "lesson" being delivered, I became less and less motivated when I failed to hear what was said and was distracted. One thing in particular sticks in my mind, and it comes at the conclusion of the video. In the almost deafening stillness, he says something along the lines of "I hope you were paying attention, because that was important information." I will avoid saying this like this, as they can be discouraging to students whose lack of concentration is beyond their control.

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That video was quite overwhelming to watch. It was definitely difficult to make it to the end of the video. However, it did give me an insight into the perspectives of my students with ADHD, and one who struggles in a particularly hyperactive way. It is very difficult to grab his attention and direct him to a task, but it was useful to recognize that there is much more going on than I can ever imagine.

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The video was difficult to listen to, and the cacophony of noise was nearly unbearable. It was difficult to understand what anyone was saying and very frustrating to know that the speaker was providing some important information but not to be able to make out what he was saying. The video provides an excellent insight into what the life of a student with ADHD might look like. What is heart-wrenching to me is that some of my students face this challenge on a daily basis.

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This video was definitely overwhelming. A couple videos in I was thinking this was definitely distracting, but somewhat bearable, but then after the pan started banging and thereafter it was just a struggle. I had to turn the volume down on my headphones since it was so much. I'm wondering whether this would be a considered a more extreme case of ADHD or if in general this is what students are facing regularly.

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I am already hard of hearing, so it was a struggle to try and make out the words. There was a lot going on and it was hard to track the message. I was very distraught and walked away feeling a little dead inside. I should go to sleep now.

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This video was hard to sit through. I began to feel overwhelmed and wanted it to stop playing. It made me sad to think some of my students have to face this challenge.

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This video representation brought to light the analogy Dr. Bonfiglio made about the student always hearing the fan... but multiplied it to the tenth degree. I also felt it powerful to read some of the comments and see how some of the viewers with ADHD felt thankful and relieved to have a way for others to understand the frustrations they feel on a daily basis.

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There was simply too much going on in this video. IMPOSSIBLE to understand anything the guy was saying no matter how hard I focused. I can't imagine how many distractions there are in my classroom that could affect students with ADHD or other learning needs.

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This video was impossible to sit through. It reminded me of this photo. It just goes to show how important our job of keeping things simple, organized, and straightforward is. We have a duty to provide a calming environment for our students and be empathetic to whatever they may have going on in their heads.

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I was only able to get about halfway through this video. Similar to Tyus, I thought if I could focus hard enough, that maybe I could keep up with the multiple screens and process each one at once. After the 4th screen came in, I gave up and threw my laptop threw the window. Safe to say I will be taking notes from a pen and paper tomorrow.

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The video was chaotic and extremely difficult to follow. Throughout the video my thought was that I would track the next video that was added but once I found one that was interesting I tried to just stay with that video. It was a challenge to keep that video in my mind while also trying to check out any of the other videos. I was frustrated with myself for not being able to follow the original video because that was probably the most important one. No matter how many times that I watch it, I do not think my odds will improve for comprehension.

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This video felt overstimulating and extremely chaotic. I thought it was interesting how both visual and auditory stimuli, of very different natures, kept popping up around the main lecturer. These sights and sounds made it impossible to focus on what he was saying. The video was a great insight into the everyday experience of people with ADHD. Now I understand a little better why it is so important to keep the classroom environment predictable and structured.

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The video helped me truly understand what it would be like to have ADHD. It made me more empathetic towards my students. I think the video also demonstrated that showing is better than telling. Reading about the characteristics of ADHD isn't a replacement for a simulation. I'm curious how the video would change for students with different levels or types of ADHD. I'm also curious how a student with ADHD would perceive things at different parts of the day, or if they were on medication versus not on medication.

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I went into this video thinking that each successive video would grab my attention until the next video came on the screen, so I tried to really focus on the main clip. However, I soon got lost in the mass of distractions, gave up, and finally screamed at the top of my lungs, "what's going on?"

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This was so much more intense than I expected it to be. At the very beginning, I thought, "This will be fine. It might be annoying, but I can handle it." For the first couple of videos, I could stay focused on the main video, but by about video 3 or 4 I became incredibly lost. It was just impossible to hear anything at all. No matter how hard I tried (and trust me, I tried) I just couldn't refocus. It was so annoying to then end the video with "I hope you were listening! If not, well, too bad." I have so much more sympathy for my students with ADHD now and I will definitely be more cognizant about the way I speak about attention in the classroom.

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This video made my brain hurt. All of the noise in the background made it nearly impossible to pay attention to the central video I was supposed to watch. My eyes darted from one action or sound to the next, and it was extremely difficult to decide which was the most important to focus on.

I also thought of my diagnosed and potentially yet-to-be diagnosed students with ADHD. While I tried to accommodate for them, I had not idea how to effectively do so because I couldn't understand what being in class felt like for them until watching this video. After watching, I now have a better sense of their experience, and therefore feel better prepared to support these students.

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The video was annoying but thought provoking. I tried turning the volume down a few times, but I realized each time that I wasn’t getting the full experience, and I would turn it back up. I was surprised you could not isolate the words from any video. Nevertheless, I am more empathetic. I have often been impressed with students for being aware of their surroundings and viewed my lack of being aware as a fault.  Noting my own tendencies, I need to ask or observe what are possible distractions and remove them.

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Pretty much as soon as one of the other videos came on, I missed every single thing the original speaker said. It was so frustrating wanting to know what was being said in each of those boxes by each person, but not being able to attend to a single one over the cacophony of noises coming from all the other boxes. I can now better sympathize with one of my students trying to sit in a lecture class or even just carry on a conversation with one person.

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This video made me think about what is going on in my students' minds while sitting in class.

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One thing that the video made me think about is how the chaos of this experience manifests into one's physical reactions and behaviors. Not only does this all create  enormous stress when trying to pay attention in a classroom setting (who likes to feel that overwhelmed and distracted and then be told that the information they missed is very important?), but also in interactions with peers. Holding conversations can be just as difficult as trying to zone in on a lecture and often people misinterpret distraction as rudeness or being "weird." There are so many layers for people with ADHD to overcome both academically and socially. With all the noise and stimulation, it's so easy to disengage and zone out.

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Watching the video, I was very frustrated and overwhelmed all at once. While I wanted to be focused on the main speaker, it was quite impossible for me to feel like I could hear anything he was saying at all. Everything was so distracting that I couldn't pay attention to one single thing, and I found myself not thinking about anything in front of me at all. I could only imagine how my students feel every day in class if their minds are going through something like this regularly.

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This video was truly eye-opening. It is hard to imagine how frustrating life could be if that video was your everyday reality. It was almost impossible to keep my eyes on the main speaker let alone hear the speaker. I felt an overwhelming need to filter out the noise, but that just wasn't possible.

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I found myself focusing in on each new thought until another new thought popped up. I stopped paying attention to the main informative prat of the video within seconds. At one point, I realized I should be paying attention to the main video and literally couldn't because of all of the other sounds and images to focus on. I cannot imagine how frustrating that would be while sitting in a classroom knowing that it was near impossible for me to focus in on the content and directions that I needed to know.

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During the ADHD simulation, I felt very frustrated. I wanted to focus on what the main lecturer was saying, but couldn't as there were so many other clips going on that I also wanted to pay attention too. I was also frustrated that the sounds were all coming in at once and became hard to decipher between.

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As the video went on, I became more and more overwhelmed. My first instinct was to turn the volume all the way down and shut the video off, and this idea made me consider how those with ADHD do not have the option to turn the volume down. They don't have the choice to shut off the distractions in their head just because they want to focus. If anything, watching this video has instilled in me a deep sense of sympathy for those who struggle with this daily battle.

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I got so overwhelmed right away! I was also almost entertained by all of the videos that were going on, as well as the music that played. It was pretty sobering at the end though, when he said something along the lines of "I hope you were paying attention because that was very important" and my heart dropped. I realized that in class, I am sure that some of my students felt the same. I definitely would give out important instructions verbally and say something along those lines and it must have been really tough for my students with ADHD. I need to make sure that I am more patient and cognizant of how my words and language can impact my struggling students.

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This video made me consider how many UDL approaches and strategies would be useful for creating an environment that is not only ideal for students with ADHD but also for students who would prefer to learn in with limited distractions. I do my best work in a calm environment, so I somewhat subconsciously create this for my students this year -- and many commented that they appreciated it!

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My heart goes out to those with ADHD. It was difficult for me to concentrate with just two videos playing. I can only imagine the possible frustration simulated by all of the videos playing. I hope that students with ADHD feel proud of themselves for working through this influx of stimulation and distractions. In my classroom, I hope to establish a comfortable space where students can limit their distractions and feel empowered to confidently let themselves shine through.

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It was very overwhelming to see how much noise there was all at once. About 4 distractions in I could not keep track of the main speaker.

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I followed for about three of the little clips, but after that there was too much noise that I stopped listening to anything. After the music started, that was really all I could hear and I enjoyed that little video. Overall, I think I take for granted how easy it can be to focus for some people and difficult it can be for others. I think I need to be more patient with my students with ADHD

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I hope you were paying attention?! - Abby Giroux

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I hope you were paying attention?! - Abby Giroux

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Initially I thought "This will be interesting, but I can pay attention. By the end I just had to laugh!"