Specifically, they look at “how frequently are college students using Facebook and other technologies in general and how frequently are college students engaging in multitasking during class and while doing homework.” Participants were students at a large northeastern university, which was unspecified, in a communications course. The sample size was 361 students, 156 males and 204 females. They were asked to complete an online survey using QuestionPro where they were asked questions about checking Facebook, engaging in multiple tasks simultaneously at home as well as during class. Researchers discovered that the students who reporter multitasking with technology in class had lower GPAs than students who did not multitask with other technology in class. This also supports those who use technology in class took less detailed notes and was not attentive during class lecture
Specifically, they look at “how frequently are college students using Facebook and other technologies in general and how frequently are college students engaging in multitasking during class and while doing homework.” Participants were students at a large northeastern university, which was unspecified, in a communications course. The sample size was 361 students, 156 males and 204 females. They were asked to complete an online survey using QuestionPro where they were asked questions about checking Facebook, engaging in multiple tasks simultaneously at home as well as during class. Researchers discovered that the students who reporter multitasking with technology in class had lower GPAs than students who did not multitask with other technology in class. This also supports those who use technology in class took less detailed notes and was not attentive during class lecture