Assignment
Your lecture textbook describes the processes by which durable memories are formed and learning
occurs. Recent research has explored the ways in which students’ use of digital technology in the
university classroom affects learning. Proponents of using such technology in the classroom argue
that it can be used to enhance learning. Critics, however, point to research that explores the negative
effects for learning not only for the technology user but also for those in view of the user’s device. As
part of your argument, it will be helpful to explain how this research on the use of digital technology
in the university classroom relates to what you have learned about learning and memory from the
lectures and textbook. double-spaced lines,
12-point font (Times New Roman or equivalent), and 1 inch/2.54cm margins
occurs. Recent research has explored the ways in which students’ use of digital technology in the
university classroom affects learning. Proponents of using such technology in the classroom argue
that it can be used to enhance learning. Critics, however, point to research that explores the negative
effects for learning not only for the technology user but also for those in view of the user’s device. As
part of your argument, it will be helpful to explain how this research on the use of digital technology
in the university classroom relates to what you have learned about learning and memory from the
lectures and textbook. double-spaced lines,
12-point font (Times New Roman or equivalent), and 1 inch/2.54cm margins
For essay 1, you will develop an argument in response to this question: should university students
voluntarily choose to avoid all off-task technology use during university lectures and labs?
voluntarily choose to avoid all off-task technology use during university lectures and labs?
Sources
Please note that for this assignment, no additional research is necessary.
In fact, you may use and
cite only the following sources in your essay. In other words, the evidence you use in support of your
argument must be drawn from these
cite only the following sources in your essay. In other words, the evidence you use in support of your
argument must be drawn from these
three sources (not from your personal experience or general
websites).
websites).
Source 1: Mendoza, J. S., Pody, B. C., Lee, S., Kim, M., & McDonough, I. M. (2018). The effect of
cellphones on attention and learning: The influences of time, distraction, and nomophobia. Computers
in Human Behavior, 86, 52-60. https://doi-org.uml.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.chb.2018.04.027
cellphones on attention and learning: The influences of time, distraction, and nomophobia. Computers
in Human Behavior, 86, 52-60. https://doi-org.uml.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.chb.2018.04.027
Source 2: Flanigan, A. E., & Titsworth, S. (2020). The impact of digital distraction on lecture note taking
and student learning. Instructional Science, 48, 495-524. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11251-020-09517-2
and student learning. Instructional Science, 48, 495-524. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11251-020-09517-2
Source 3: Hall, A. C. G., Lineweaver, T. T., Hogan, E., & O’Brien, S. W. (2020). On or off task: The negative
influence of laptops on neighboring students’ learning depends on how they are used. Computers &
Education, 153, Article 103901. https://doi-org.uml.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2020.103901
influence of laptops on neighboring students’ learning depends on how they are used. Computers &
Education, 153, Article 103901. https://doi-org.uml.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2020.103901
In addition :
A very effective essay will
§ demonstrate a thorough understanding of the assigned topic and required sources (25%
of the paper grade)
§ articulate a strong argument, sustained throughout the paper and based on evidence
from the required sources, regarding whether students should choose to avoid off-task
use of technology in the classroom (25% of the paper grade)
§ incorporate well-selected evidence (facts, explanations, illustrations, definitions and
perhaps occasional quotes), cited appropriately and interpreted effectively to support
the main point of each paragraph (25% of the paper grade)
§ employ an effective organizational plan for an undergraduate paper (15% of the paper
grade), characterized by
o an introduction that provides relevant context for the argument and features a
clearly identifiable thesis statement that is grounded in the evidence (from the
required sources) and provides unity to the paper
o body paragraphs, each of which focuses effectively on one main point that is
relevant to the overall thesis of the essay
o a conclusion that provides a compelling synthesis of the main arguments of the
essay
§ demonstrate a thorough understanding of the assigned topic and required sources (25%
of the paper grade)
§ articulate a strong argument, sustained throughout the paper and based on evidence
from the required sources, regarding whether students should choose to avoid off-task
use of technology in the classroom (25% of the paper grade)
§ incorporate well-selected evidence (facts, explanations, illustrations, definitions and
perhaps occasional quotes), cited appropriately and interpreted effectively to support
the main point of each paragraph (25% of the paper grade)
§ employ an effective organizational plan for an undergraduate paper (15% of the paper
grade), characterized by
o an introduction that provides relevant context for the argument and features a
clearly identifiable thesis statement that is grounded in the evidence (from the
required sources) and provides unity to the paper
o body paragraphs, each of which focuses effectively on one main point that is
relevant to the overall thesis of the essay
o a conclusion that provides a compelling synthesis of the main arguments of the
essay