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Jan 1, 2022 · We provide recommendations to ensure that students do not seek distraction in class. The present meta-analysis aimed to synthesize the extant research on the influence of longhand (written) versus digital notetaking methods, unconfounded by distractions, on performance, and to identify key potential moderators of such effects.
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Jun 1, 2019 · We aimed to answer four questions: why do students take notes, how do students take notes, what do students experience during class, and have students’ self-reported note-taking and classroom experiences changed? Minimal differences were observed regarding why current and former students take notes.
- Amber E. Witherby, Sarah K. Tauber
- 2019
- It enhances memory retention. One of the most fundamental benefits of note-taking is its impact on memory. The act of summarizing and organizing information while writing or encoding notes helps cement concepts in your mind.
- It promotes active listening. Note-taking demands active participation during lectures or meetings. It encourages you to listen attentively, identify key points, and distill complex ideas into concise notes.
- It improves comprehension. The process of translating spoken or written words into your own notes requires understanding the material at a deeper level.
- It organizes thoughts. Notes act as a road map for your thoughts. They provide a structured overview of ideas, making it easier to connect concepts, identify patterns, and generate new insights.
Aug 22, 2015 · While these results suggest some good news, they also suggest that laptop use in class significantly increases distractions for students, which can diminish attention and learning.
Students use devices – such as smart phones, tablets, and laptops – to take notes, record lectures, access course material, relieve boredom, take a mental break from challenging content, and participate in instructor-led learning activities (Bolkan & Griffin, 2017; Gupta & Irwin, 2016; Langan et al., 2016; Zaza & Neiterman, 2017).
As an essential part of classroom activities, note-taking can benefit students in learning the materials. Recently, the widespread use of electronic devices, such as laptops, tablet PCs, and smartphones in classroom instruction has gradually moved away from...
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We administered a survey to a sample of current and former university students to investigate why students take notes, how students take notes, students’ classroom experiences, and whether...
