Woodard, & Askari-Danesh, 2012). However, in all studies that have showed significant improvement in learning because of the use of technology, there has been careful selection and integration of the technologies into the instructional design. A technology such as the use of smartphones has potential negative and positive effects depending on the context of their use. A smartphone used to browse social media pages in a science class does not serve the same purpose as a smartphone used to browse a science video in the same class.
Some researchers view that technologies can either be categorized as productive or distractive within the context of education. Under this framework, course related applications such as MS Office are categorized as …show more content…
However, half the students in one study reported bringing and using the devices in school and during class hours (Harman, & Sato, 2011). Studies targeting multitasking in college students reveal that the simultaneous studying and sending of text messages or posting on social media was rather common among college students. This behavior was identified as having negative effects on students GPA and their homework (Hingorani, Woodard, & Askari-Danesh, 2012). Studies have also targeted the effects of use of digital technologies on real time learning. Using participants that were randomly assigned to different multitasking technologies and a control group, a study revealed that the use of any of four multitasking technologies while participating in classroom activities had negative impact on learning (Kuznekoff, & Titsworth, 2013). One of the few studies that involved students across different levels of learning (middle school, high school and university) revealed that the participating students were distracted by media such as Facebook within six minutes of initiating study sessions (Rosen, Mark Carrier, L., & Cheever, 2013). Moreover, daily texting and Facebook use were identified as predictive of off-task behaviors during studies. The researchers noted that all media related technologies that are responsible for distracting students could be accessed from a single platform, the …show more content…
The modern student has access to multiple electronic resources including cellphones. Most students have access to their cellphones when in class, doing their homework and even studying. Several studies have identified the existence of negative association between multitasking and academic performance in students (Lepp, Barkley, & Karpinski, 2015). In one study, the influence of multitasking was measured by the use of an array of electronic instruments during class lectures. Functions such as emailing, Facebook, instant messaging, texting have all been investigated in the context of multitasking. The findings reveal that multitasking using any technology is associated with lower academic scores. Students who multitask report significantly lower scores than those that do not multitask (Lepp, Barkley, & Karpinski,
Some researchers view that technologies can either be categorized as productive or distractive within the context of education. Under this framework, course related applications such as MS Office are categorized as …show more content…
However, half the students in one study reported bringing and using the devices in school and during class hours (Harman, & Sato, 2011). Studies targeting multitasking in college students reveal that the simultaneous studying and sending of text messages or posting on social media was rather common among college students. This behavior was identified as having negative effects on students GPA and their homework (Hingorani, Woodard, & Askari-Danesh, 2012). Studies have also targeted the effects of use of digital technologies on real time learning. Using participants that were randomly assigned to different multitasking technologies and a control group, a study revealed that the use of any of four multitasking technologies while participating in classroom activities had negative impact on learning (Kuznekoff, & Titsworth, 2013). One of the few studies that involved students across different levels of learning (middle school, high school and university) revealed that the participating students were distracted by media such as Facebook within six minutes of initiating study sessions (Rosen, Mark Carrier, L., & Cheever, 2013). Moreover, daily texting and Facebook use were identified as predictive of off-task behaviors during studies. The researchers noted that all media related technologies that are responsible for distracting students could be accessed from a single platform, the …show more content…
The modern student has access to multiple electronic resources including cellphones. Most students have access to their cellphones when in class, doing their homework and even studying. Several studies have identified the existence of negative association between multitasking and academic performance in students (Lepp, Barkley, & Karpinski, 2015). In one study, the influence of multitasking was measured by the use of an array of electronic instruments during class lectures. Functions such as emailing, Facebook, instant messaging, texting have all been investigated in the context of multitasking. The findings reveal that multitasking using any technology is associated with lower academic scores. Students who multitask report significantly lower scores than those that do not multitask (Lepp, Barkley, & Karpinski,