Multitasking Increases Study Time, Lowers Grades - UConn Today - 0 views
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Tom McHale on 13 Mar 18"Many students feel there is nothing wrong with sending out a few quick texts or jumping on Facebook during class, and many are proud of their self-perceived ability to keep abreast of classroom discussion while their attention is divided. But a new study by researchers at the University of Connecticut shows multitasking is hurting college students more than they think. In a survey that probed the multitasking habits of more than 350 college students, UConn researchers found that students who multitasked while doing homework had to study longer, and those who frequently multitasked in class had lower grades on average than their peers who multitasked less often. While prior studies have reported that classroom multitasking can hurt students' grades, the UConn study is believed to be the first to take into account whether students' prowess at multitasking and additional time spent studying offset the tendency for poorer academic performance. It did not."