One-Minute Phone Breaks Boost Focus and Test Scores in Classrooms

A study by Southern Illinois University finds that brief technology breaks reduce phone distractions and enhance student performance.

Researchers at Southern Illinois University conducted a study on technology breaks in college classrooms, published in Frontiers in Education.
The study found that one-minute phone breaks significantly reduced phone use during class compared to question breaks of the same duration.
Students' test scores improved, consistently exceeding 80%, when one-minute technology breaks were implemented.
The research suggests that even brief phone breaks can help students manage their digital habits without penalties, leading to better concentration.
Further investigation is needed to understand the variability in phone use and refine strategies for managing distractions in educational settings.