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Task selection, task switching and multitasking during computer-based independent study

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This exploratory study looks at ‘the types and contexts of real tasks and task switching behaviours that students engage in during independent computer-based study’. In essence the study explored the task switching and multitasking behaviour of students and how this behaviour may impact learning by disrupting learning tasks.


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