Understanding and Reducing Off-Task Mobile Phone Use in University Classrooms

Batch, Brook; Allen, Robert B.; Nakonechnyi, A. N.; Roberts, Jacqueline

doi:10.21125/inted.2020.0915

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“…One of the ways by which mobile device use is a distraction involves students indulging in non-class activities on their mobile devices while in class [6]. Engaging in such activities on their mobile devices can be a distraction to themselves and their peers [25].…”

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Re-Examining "Media Effects Debate": Students' Off Task Mobile Device Use in Cameroon Higher Education Classrooms

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2022

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Mobile devices have become an inevitable part of the classroom. But how do we ensure that these mobile devices do not negatively influence learning? This study set out to examine what higher education students do when on their mobile devices while in class, why they do this and recommendations were made at the end on how to ameliorate this situation. The study revealed that students bring several mobile devices to class which are frequently involved in off task activities related to communication and seeking information. Moreover, the study revealed that this involvement differs by different academic majors. However, comfortable language does not have an effect on the students" behaviour. Furthermore, it was reported that the reasons for these off task activities are both teacher and student inclined. Thus, to cultivate a more favourable environment for learning in the presence of mobile devices, both teachers and students have a major role to play.

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Re-Examining "Media Effects Debate": Students' Off Task Mobile Device Use in Cameroon Higher Education Classrooms

Moluayonge¹

2022

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Understanding and Reducing Off-Task Mobile Phone Use in University Classrooms

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Re-Examining "Media Effects Debate": Students' Off Task Mobile Device Use in Cameroon Higher Education Classrooms

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