Monday, May 12, 2014

Students Remember Lectures Better Taking Notes Longhand Than Using Laptops

The research suggests that even when laptops are used solely to take notes, they may still be impairing learning because their use results in shallower processing. 'Our new findings suggest that even when laptops are used as intended — and not for buying things on Amazon during class — they may still be harming academic performance,' says psychological scientist Pam Mueller of Princeton University, lead author of the study.

Although, given the quality found in university lecture halls these days, why bother to take notes or even study?  Look up your professor's political and ideological affiliations on his/her Twitter and Facebook accounts, parrot their stance in your classroom comments and written assignments, and sit back and enjoy your "A".