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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
have been familiar with computers, mobile devices and the internet
academically.”
consuming more than one content stream at the same time. Ophir
told Thomas (2009) the human mind is not really built for
(2006) found people had a harder time learning new things when
settings, Wei, Wang and Klausner (2012) found texting during class
RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
in other ways.
girls and boys (Yang et al, 2013), no difference was found in the
results.
Research over the past decade offers compelling evidence of
are not something they’ve had to adapt to. Not surprisingly, they
Come of Age,” (2014) report found that having grown up in the age
the total time Americans spend using smart phones, despite making
students own mobile phones. The study found test scores were
that even when we want to focus, it’s nearly impossible. And when
Brunsden, V.2011).
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Independent: Dependent:
Intervening:
Work Diversion
Scope and Limitation of the study
tools has clearly affected how the youth of today read, write, and
generation divide.
true of our digital youth, who didn't inherit digital distraction but
were born into it.Digital devices such as smart phones, tablets, and
"always-on" lifestyle of the digital age has raised concerns about its
REFERENCES
Rubinkam, M. (2010, November 26). During boring classes, texting is the new
doodling. [Web site] Retrieved from
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2010/11/26/during_boring_classes_textin
g_is_the_new_doodling/