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Digital Distractions: Know Everything

What is Digital Distractions? While engaged in another activity, one is distracted by a technology gadget (e.g., smartphone, laptop, tablet). Completing academic activities inside and outside of the classroom, students use mobile devices for recreational purposes. Attending to academic work in the classroom, students use digital devices (e.g., smartphones, laptop computers) for off-task activities. Intentional and/or automatic cognitive and/or behavioral…