1-minute smartphone breaks during class reduce phone use and improve test scores.
A study by Southern Illinois University found that one-minute smartphone breaks during class can significantly reduce phone use and improve test scores. Conducted over a full term, the research showed that these brief "technology breaks" led to lower phone usage compared to longer breaks and higher average test scores exceeding 80%. The findings suggest that short breaks may help students remain focused and less distracted during lectures.
October 02, 2024
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