Briefly state what percentage of time you believe you spend texting during an average in-person class period?

Introduction

Smartphones. We can’t live without them. Many college students are taking online courses and texting norms differ in that classroom environment. However, most students that take online classes are also taking “live” classes at the same time. What does your professor do about smartphones in the “live” classroom? Is there a policy for their use?

The purpose of this assignment is to think about how texting during class lecture might be affecting our listening comprehension and ultimately our grade in that class.

From the textbook, read the sections “The Stages of Listening” and “Do You Listen Ethically and Mindfully?” (pages 164-169).

Instructions

Write a 500-600 word reaction essay in APA paragraph format that answers the following questions:

Briefly state what percentage of time you believe you spend texting during an average in-person class period?

Which part or parts of the listening process (HURIER model) do you think texting during lecture affects the most?

Quote or paraphrase the textbook, and cite the page in this answer.

What does the assigned article say about “catching up” on the information missed while texting in class?

Quote or paraphrase the article and cite the page #.

What do the authors recommend instructors do regarding texting in class?

Quote or paraphrase the article and cite the page #.

How can you become a more mindful and/or more ethical listener?

Give 1-2 specific examples.

Did the readings (textbook and article) change your perspective about distracted listening? If so, briefly explain.

TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT:

For examples of APA style papers and Reference pages, click on the Library link inside the Student Resources icon to the left of this page.

When you get to the Library Home Page, click the Citation Guides link on the left side of that page.

Look for APA format.

Follow the rubric at the bottom of the page for additional guidelines.

Add an APA References list that includes the textbook, the assigned article, and, if applicable, any outside articles.

Submit two files: One for the essay and one for the References list.