Not exact matches
Taking them away from
distractions, ensuring they have everything to hand — such
as pens, notebooks and a
laptop — and getting them into the mind set of setting some time aside to do what they need to do for their education.
The con side sees
laptops as an opportunity for
distractions and multitasking.
The likely explanation for this is that
laptops (and likely smartphones,
as well) increase the availability of
distractions.
But other commenters (
as well
as this UVA law student) feel that
laptop use harms other students who don't surf by breaking the flow of discourse in class and creating
distraction.
professors must do their best to teach to all students - to those who feel they learn best by using a
laptop as an aid and to those who complain of the
distractions caused.