The impact of multitasking on learning
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Highlights
we examined the effects of in-class laptop use on student learning in a simulated classroom
We found that participants who multitasked on a laptop during a lecture scored lower on a test compared to those who did not multitask, and participants who were in direct view of a multitasking peer scored lower on a test compared to those who were not
- Multitasking on a laptop during lectures leads to lower comprehension of the material, as evidenced by lower test scores.
- Even just observing a peer multitasking on their laptop during a lecture can negatively impact a student’s understanding of the content.
- Therefore, laptop multitasking in the classroom, whether direct or indirect, hinders effective learning.