Negative+effects+of+laptops

= The negative effects of using laptops in the classroom =

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While there are many great aspects of implementing laptops in the classroom to aid student learning, there is also great concern that laptops are a source of students not learning to their fullest potential. Laptops can be a source for students multitasking, low critical thinking skills, and low overall class performance. The following list is a variety of aspects that can block student learning.=====


 * =====Students can be tempted to multitasking throughout a lesson=====
 * =====Students have the opportunity to send information to each other instantly, which can be off topic=====
 * =====Laptops often distract students( both those using laptops and those nearby)=====
 * =====Students who used laptops in the classroom tend to have a lower understanding of course material=====
 * =====Students who used laptops in the classroom have lower overall course performance=====
 * =====Laptops offer students a lot of temptation to no longer pay attention or use their class time wisely=====
 * =====Since laptops offer students a more speedy method in which to take notes, many students are attempting to write down everything the teacher says which is not helpful and reduces quality note-taking skills=====
 * =====Laptops in the classroom contribute to student passivity rather than active learning.=====

For further information regarding the negative effects of using laptops in the classroom, check out this article and research study!

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