So suggests a national study released today by Indiana University that found that law school students who used their laptops in class were highly engaged in classroom activities. The study of more than 29,000 students at 85 law schools found that students who frequently used their laptops to take notes, review ideas from past lectures or read a self-prepared case brief were more likely to come to class prepared, contribute to class discussions and synthesize material across courses. They were also more likely to work hard to meet faculty expectations.
“It was reassuring to know that all students are not spending their time texting colleagues. In fact, they’re using the technology to advance their own learning,” said George Kuh, an Indiana University professor and director of the Law School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE).
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