DIGITAL LIFE
There’s a Cell Phone in Your Student’s Head
Cell phones that were turned off and stashed away silently reasserted themselves—distracting working students anyway.
Phones in the classroom hurt everyone's grades
Are you ever tempted to check your phone in class? It seems harmless enough to take a quick peek
How Do Parents and Teachers Really Feel About Cell Phones at School?
76.19% of teachers surveyed say they find cellphones in the classroom to be distracting.
How Phones and Multitasking Ruin Concentration
Multitasking leads to shallower thinking and more time spent working, especially for kids who struggle with attention
Dealing with digital distraction
Solutions run the gamut—from tech breaks to tech take-overs