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Multitasking in the University Classroom

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Burak, Lydia·2012·International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
DOI 10.20429/ijsotl.2012.060208
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Although research evidence indicates that multitasking results in poorer learning and poorer performance, many students engage with text messaging, Facebook, internet searching, emailing, and instant messaging, while sitting in university classrooms. Research also suggests that multitasking may be related to risk behaviors. This study’s purpose was to describe the multitasking behaviors occurring in university classrooms and to determine relationships between multitasking and risk behaviors. Surveys assessing multitasking, grades, and risk behaviors were completed by 774 students. Results show that the majority of students engage in classroom multitasking, which is significantly related to lower GPA and an increase in risk behaviors.

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  • Eight studies found small-to-moderate negative relationships between media use while studying or in class and grades or GPA, with r range −.03 to −.30.

    “whereas eight studies found small to moderate negative relationships between the use of media while studying or in class and students' grades or GPA, r range = À.03 to À.30 (Burak, 2012;Duncan, Hoekstra, & Wilcox, 2012;Fetler, 1984;Gaudreau, Miranda, & Gareau, 2014;Junco, 2012;Junco & Cotten, 2012;Ravizza, Hambrick, & Fenn, 2014;Rosen et al., 2013).”

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Authors
Burak, L.
Affiliations
Bridgewater State University (US)
Corresponding author
Burak, Lydia
Venue
International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Publisher
Georgia Southern University
Published
2012-07-01
Volume
6
Issue
2
ISSN
1931-4744 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.20429/ijsotl.2012.060208
OpenAlex
W132134666
Cited by
110
References
2
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FWCI
14.35
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
cc-by-nc-nd
Locations
  • International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • Journal of international women's studies (submittedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Information Systems and Management › Personal Information Management and User Behavior
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Impact of Technology on Adolescents
  • Social Sciences › Demography › Cyberloafing and Workplace Behavior
Keywords
multitasking, university students, classroom behavior, risk-taking, academic performance, GRADE, instant messaging, text messaging, social media use, student engagement

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