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Negative Effects Of Multitasking On Students

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Multitasking, is executing more than one task at the same time. Students believe that doing this is a great way to get work done. What they don’t see is how it compromises the quality of their product. Take for one when a student is switching back and forth between homework and streaming through social networks, their ability to focus on either task erodes. The outcome of such actions may not turn to their favor, it may cause complications in the cases of their grades. Which brings us to the topic of cellular phones, technology as we know it has grown to be apart of our daily lives, but this particular device is of great significance for students and not always in a good way, take Professor Dianna Van Blerkom word. In class, I ask my students to turn off their cellphones. Some do; some turn them to mute. Like most instructors, I don’t want ringing cellphones to interrupt the class. However, some of my students tell me that they cant resist the vibrating cell and quickly check to see who called or what the text message is about. Though many wait …show more content…

Even parents complain when the students are given requirements to finish certain assignments online, for its a challenge for students to remain on task. Students have to be capable of concentrating on what needs their attention, such as their participation in classes, exercises, anything concerning their grades. It would also help if the teacher can use methods to refrain the students from using their cellular devices. Speaking of teachers, take note that at times it could be the teacher who gives the students an open door to not pay attention in class, especially a teacher who has favorites. It is true that teachers want their students undivided attention but there are some teachers that give little concern when their students are on their gadgets chatting, playing, or are on any social

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