Digital Devices: Blessings or Curses to University Students’ Learning Effectiveness in the Classroom

O. Awodiji, Brenda Baluka
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Students use of digital devices (DDs), and the disruption of their attention in class is generally considered a cause for considerable concern regarding how it affects their performance in the classroom. Based on students' perceptions, this study aims to determine whether these DDs positively impact learning effectiveness. Using a qualitative exploratory design, the study sought to better understand the subject matter under investigation through the students' experiences. Before submission of the data to software for analysis, another person reviewed the transcribed text independently. ATLAS.ti version 22 software was used to analyze the data by an independent analyst. Findings showed that personal computers, tablets, mobile phones, and iPads are classrooms’ most commonly used DDs. Even though the advantages of using DDs in the classroom are significant, it was suggested that appropriate and responsible use of DDs is crucial for students to develop digital literacy, online safety, and responsible technology use habits, teachers and schools should establish guidelines and provide digital citizenship education. The study conclude that teachers need to implement strategies that minimize distractions while helping students.
数码设备:大学生课堂学习效率的福祸
学生使用数码设备(DDs)并干扰他们在课堂上的注意力,一般被认为是影响他们课堂表现的一个相当令人担忧的原因。根据学生的看法,本研究旨在确定这些数码设备是否会对学习效率产生积极影响。本研究采用定性探索式设计,力求通过学生的经历更好地理解研究主题。在将数据提交给软件进行分析之前,另一个人独立审阅了转录文本。独立分析师使用 ATLAS.ti 第 22 版软件对数据进行分析。研究结果表明,个人电脑、平板电脑、手机和 iPad 是课堂上最常用的课件。尽管在课堂上使用数字媒体设备有很大的优势,但研究建议,适当和负责任地使用数字媒体设备对学生培养数字素养、网络安全和负责任的技术使用习惯至关重要,教师和学校应制定指导方针并提供数字公民教育。研究得出结论,教师需要实施一些策略,在帮助学生的同时尽量减少分心。
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