Learning occurs as we integrate information from external sources, give it meaning and process then encode it internally. Ideally for learning to occur this needs to happen without distraction or a movement in attention. Mind wandering occurs when our attention has been directed elsewhere from the topic or task in front of us, often internally, and we experience a range of thoughts that do not remain on the same topic for a prolonged period of time. Particularly occurring when an individual is engaged in an attention-demanding task. Mind wandering represents a state of decoupled attention and is considered to impair the encoding of information, which can then prevent correct recall. Most activities that occur in an educational setting such
