Dive Brief:
- More than 90% of college students say they use digital devices during class for non-academic purposes, a survey shows.
- The number of students who say they never do that? Less than 8%.
- It's more common with undergraduates: Undergrads say they use their devices for non-class purposes an average of 11 times a day, compared to four times for grad students.
Dive Insight:
The 90% figure relies on self-reported data. That means, if anything, the number is low. But at least students were somewhat honest. An advantage cited by 55% of students using their devices in class: avoiding boredom.
