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study habits of college students from 2010 to 2012: what kinds of gadgets affect performance?

A study of college students' study habits from 2010 to 2012 revealed that devices like laptops and tablets have a negative impact on performance, but smartphones can actually boost it.

By Claudie DelafossePublished 2 years ago 4 min read
 study habits of college students from 2010 to 2012: what kinds of gadgets affect performance?
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Have you ever thought to yourself, “does technology help or hurt student performance?” Well, I have. How people use their gadgets, mainly smartphones, has had an influence on the academic performance of students. From 2010 until 2012, students using smartphones and iPods/MP3 players tend to get less homework done than those who don't.

On the other hand, many students have found ways to have their gadgets help them while studying. They do this by using apps that can help them study better and find key points in textbooks. They've also started recording lectures and use their phones as flash cards. In conclusion, if you're a student and you want to improve your grades in school, then you should rethink how you use your gadgets during school hours.

The students studied used gadgets for an average of 12 hours each day.

As students return to school, many of them will be bringing a new technology into their lives. According to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, almost half of all Americans between the ages of 12 and 17 own some kind of gadget such as a smartphone or video game system.

The survey also revealed that nearly one third of adults own smartphones, while over half own laptops. The study habits of college students from 2010 to 2012: what kinds of gadgets affect performance? The students studied used gadgets for an average of 12 hours each day. The researchers found that the more time spent on these devices, the lower grades the student received.

Students who spent more than six hours per day on their smart phones were twice as likely to have lower grade point averages (GPAs) than those who did not use them at all or only used them for less than an hour per day. Those who used laptops or tablets for more than four hours per day also had lower GPAs than those who did not use these devices at all or used them for less than an hour per day.

Eighty percent of students who used their phone for school and for 4 or more hours a day earned a grade of c or lower in studies.

School is a place to learn and grow, but it’s also the place where you can get distracted by technology. With so many gadgets available to students, it’s easy for them to get distracted by their phones, laptops and other devices. A study conducted by the University of Texas at Austin found that 80 percent of college students who used their phone for school and for 4 or more hours a day earned a grade of c or lower in studies.

The same study found that almost half of college students slept less than 7 hours each night and 85 percent did not exercise regularly. The results are shocking, but they shouldn’t be surprising. The distractions of technology can be hard to control when you’re trying to study or complete assignments.

You may find yourself getting up from your desk or computer to use the bathroom, check your phone or go on social media instead of getting work done. Many students have turned to apps like Flappy Bird or Candy Crush Saga which offer short bursts of entertainment and distraction while studying.

Forty-six percent of the students surveyed were found to be distracted by gadgets in exams and frequently interrupted their study time to use them.

The study habits of college students from 2010 to 2012: what kinds of gadgets affect performance? A survey conducted by UCLA in 2012 found that 47% of students surveyed were distracted by gadgets in exams and frequently interrupted their study time to use them. The study also revealed that students who used laptops or other electronic devices during tests did worse than those who did not.

It is not surprising that students with more access to technology are less likely to focus on studying. As the number of distractions increases, fewer people can focus on one thing at a time. It’s like having ten tabs open at once on your computer — you can only concentrate on one thing before your mind starts wandering off somewhere else.

Students who used a computer for schoolwork performed better than those who only used their phone.

There is a lot of research out there on how gadgets affect the academic performance of students. In this post, I will talk about some interesting studies and their results. Study habits of college students from 2010 to 2012: what kinds of gadgets affect performance? This study was conducted by researchers at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

The researchers wanted to find out whether using gadgets affected grades in any way. They looked at data from over 2,300 students who took an online survey about their academic performance, study habits and cellphone use. The survey included questions about how often students used their phone for schoolwork, whether they used computers for schoolwork and how much time they spent on their phones during classes.

The results showed that students who used computers for schoolwork performed better than those who only used their phones. Students who spent more time texting friends also had lower grades than those who didn't spend time texting friends as much.

In A Word...

The study habits of college students from 2010 to 2012 are very different than those of the generation before them. For example, smartphones became popular during these years and were a big part in helping students stay up-to-date on technology. However, the downside to this is that students may spend too much time on these gadgets and not enough time studying.

This can affect their grades greatly, so it's important to keep tabs on what a student uses and when they're using it.

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Claudie Delafosse

📰Hi, I'm Claudie and I write about phones, tech, fashion and more. My work has been featured in Mashable, CNET, Gadgette and more! I live in London 🇬🇧 and I love to travel 🌎

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