Publication Date
2012
Document Type
Article
Abstract
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.
Original Citation
Burak, L.J. (2012). Multitasking in the University Classroom. International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 6(2), 1-12.
Virtual Commons Citation
Burak, Lydia J. (2012). Multitasking in the University Classroom. In Movement Arts, Health Promotion and Leisure Studies Faculty Publications. Paper 74.
Available at: https://vc.bridgew.edu/mahpls_fac/74