THE SMARTPHONE AS A LEARNING DISRUPTOR IN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS.
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Learning, Attention, educational disruption, smartphoneAbstract
The smartphone has become a pervasive and transformative element within the educational sphere, significantly influencing teaching and learning processes. This essay offers a critical analysis that examines its impact from a perspective combining cognitive psychology and pedagogy. The methodology relied on a systematic review of scientific literature gathered from databases like Google Scholar, focusing on the cognitive and behavioral effects of smartphone use in educational contexts. Findings reveal that the constant presence and unregulated use of smartphones fragment attention through phenomena such as brain drain and continuous partial attention, negatively affecting concentration, retention capacity, and critical thinking skills, a situation amplified by the so-called Google Effect. It's concluded that while digital natives are familiar with technology, this doesn't guarantee efficient academic competence or adequate self-control. Therefore, implementing conscious pedagogical interventions along with robust digital literacy training is essential to minimize the disruptive effects and maximize the educational opportunities this technology offers.
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