Re: That needs to be retested for distraction on/off
> That would have been my thinking too - it's not the devices present/not present that would be the problem; but how those devices are used.
While I agree in principle, can we expect computers to be used in a non-distracting manner?
A paper and pencil are passive. Whereas using computer is more interactive and things are happening asynchronously there, diverting your attention -- so there is likely to be a mental cost. Unless you are just using the computer for fast typing. Then it can be beneficial. But I am not convinced this would ever be the typical use.
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