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- what is your research topic?
- My research topic is studying how multitasking on digital devices facilitates students’ note-taking process in lectures. Specifically looking at how multitasking might help them stay focused on lecture content.
- why is this of particular interest to you?
- I find this topic interesting because it challenges my assumptions. I used to believe that multitasking on devices during class would only lead to distractions. However, many students I’ve talked to actually find this “distraction” actually helps them stay focused. It’s interesting to see how the multi-functionality of digital devices is becoming a supportive and even comforting tool for studying.
- what preconceived ideas are you bringing to this research?
- Since I prefer to use pen and paper for taking notes, I have this assumption that using digital devices in lectures would be distractive. Although my findings so far are contradictory.
- might your lived experience inform the way you interact with participants?
- My experience of living in the America, Asia, and Europe has given me skills to connect with participants from various cultural backgrounds. I also understand that, due to the difference in language, studying habits, and cultural stereotypes, students use digital devices during classes with very diverse purposes. This awareness helps me to collect broader data when interviewing the participants.
- how might this inform the interpretation of data?
- From the discussion with one of my classmates during the seminar, I realized some non-native English speakers rely on devices to record or translate the lecture content for better understanding. However, since I don’t face language barriers, I initially overlooked the use of digital devices in the note-taking process, which is crucial to interpreting the motivations behind this digital transformation.