In a recent post at the Engaging Minds blog, we discussed the ways that smartphone use in class can either distract students from learning, or serve as a learning tool. There, we revealed that 77% of students bring a smartphone to class, and 63% of the students said that they weren’t a distraction. On the other hand, 72% of instructors said that they do distract students from the learning process.
This discovery led us to wonder: Just what are students doing with their smartphones in class? For this reason, we reached back out to students who use CengageBrain.com and asked them: What are you typically doing when you’re using your phone in class? Over 3,100 students responded, and we’ve shared the results below. You may or may not be altogether surprised by the findings… but, knowing this information can help you address the types of issues that might arise in your classroom as a result.