Technology use and academic performance |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Management, PO Box 56, Otago Business School, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand;2. Department of Accountancy and Finance, PO Box 56, Otago Business School, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand;3. College of Education, PO Box 56, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand;4. University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia;5. Office of Student Success, PO Box 56, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand;1. Department of Basic Psychological Processes and Development, Psychology Faculty, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Avenida de Tolosa, 70, 20018 San Sebastián, Spain;2. Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, School of Education at Donostia, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Plaza de Oñati, 3, 20018 San Sebastián, Spain;3. Department of Social Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Methodology, Psychology Faculty, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Avenida de Tolosa, 70, 20018 San Sebastián, Spain |
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| Abstract: | As technology use continues its steady growth among college students, both within and outside of the classroom, its effect on academic performance becomes an increasingly important question to address. Cognitive theory and multitasking research strongly support a negative effect while other studies have found little to no effect. Using a large sample of students, this study attempted to address these opposing results and help find clarity. We explored the relationship of the frequency of students' use of technologies and their academic performance as measured by GPA, SAT scores, study hours, and predicted course grade. In order to help understand our findings, we also examined the role of gender and employment status in this relationship. Our hypotheses were partially supported, with frequency of technology use negatively related to academic performance. We discuss our findings and limitations of the research. |
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| Keywords: | Media in education Interactive learning environment Post-secondary education |
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