Students Get Hundreds of Notifications on Their Phones Every Day, Even at School

Constant cellphone notifications can make it difficult for students to give their full attention to learning. This article highlights research showing that teenagers receive a median of 273 notifications each day, with nearly a quarter arriving during school hours. The findings raise important questions about how frequent digital interruptions affect students’ ability to focus and how educators can help students manage technology distractions during the school day.

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