出版社:International Association for Computer Information Systems
摘要:The use of laptops by students in the classroom has been a common practice for some time in both K-12 and HigherEducation environments. With the infusion of technology comes new challenges in keeping the attention of studentsbecause of the lure of distraction brought about by laptops and smart phones. The study resulted in the followingfindings: (1) Laptops and Mobile devices are distracting; (2) Students are bored if not actively engaged in class; (3)Lecture courses create a disconnect with students; (4) Laptops hinder effective note-taking; (5) Laptops can distractother students in class; (6) The need to move from pure lecture classes to active learning. This exploratory studyleads to the need for future research to determine success in non-lab courses where students are more engagedthrough active learning and innovative teaching and learning.
关键词:Learning; Classroom Laptops; Teaching; Information Systems; Mobile Devices; Digital Natives; Active;Learning