In-class distractions: The role of Facebook and the primary learning task

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• We conducted a study to examine Facebook (FB) as a distraction in the classroom.

• Students significantly more distracted by FB when listening to a lecture of lower interest.

• Lecture comprehension was significantly reduced by FB interruptions, for high-interest lecture.

摘要

•We conducted a study to examine Facebook (FB) as a distraction in the classroom.•Students significantly more distracted by FB when listening to a lecture of lower interest.•Lecture comprehension was significantly reduced by FB interruptions, for high-interest lecture.

论文关键词：Facebook,Multitasking,Distraction,Learning,Education,Technology

论文评审过程：Received 7 October 2014, Accepted 14 October 2014, Available online 18 December 2014, Version of Record 17 December 2015.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2014.10.022