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What is Media Multitasking

Disruptive and Emerging Technology Trends Across Education and the Workplace
S imultaneous use of media.
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Educator Perceptions of Digital Devices: Multitasking and Distractions in the Classroom
Julie A. Delello (The University of Texas at Tyler, USA), Jean Kiekel (The University of St. Thomas, USA), Susan R. Poyo (Franciscan University of Steubenville, USA), Mia Kim Williams (The University of Wyoming, USA), and Deborah Kerby (Pocono Mountain School District, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-2914-0.ch008
Abstract
There is a growing concern regarding student use of digital devices such as smartphones during classroom instruction. This pilot study used a mixed-method survey to collect data from 146 K-16 educators. Eighty percent of the participants said that students multitask, and 50% said they multitask a lot. Many of the instructors reported they are distracted by students' use of phones while more than half of the participants indicated they felt doing multiple tasks at the same time disrupts class time and may impact a students' ability to learn. These findings have important implications because classroom instructors may need to modify instructional strategies to keep students on task, have clear policies on the use of electronic devices, and ensure that students understand instructor expectations.
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Time Orientation and Media Use: The Rise of the Device and the Changing Nature of Our Time Perception
Performing two or more tasks involving media, concurrently, in rapid switching or sequence.
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Research Methodologies for Multitasking Studies
Concurrent use of multiple media (Roberts & Rideout, 2005 AU44: The in-text citation "Roberts & Rideout, 2005" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ).
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