Assigning whole novels in literature classes restores deep reading, rebuilds attention, and enables students to engage meaningfully despite technological distractions.
The Film Students Who Can No Longer Sit Through Films
College film students increasingly fail to watch or focus on assigned feature-length films, frequently checking phones despite bans and faculty requests.
Student Autonomy Is the Missing Piece in the Phone Debate
Phone use in schools is primarily a neurocognitive issue causing impaired attention, and bans often fail; alternatives and software can foster distraction-free learning.