for the learning path in the hands of students. Student-centric instruction focuses on skills and practices that enable … lifelong learning and independent problem-solving. Student-centric learning puts students' interests first, acknowledging … student voice as central to the learning experience. In a student-centric classroom, students choose what they will learn, how …

The author examined the literature regarding college students' use of smartphones during class time. Findings included … the following: Students believe they are capable of multitasking with smartphones, but they are not and earn lower grades … as a result; students misperceive that their peers use smartphones during class time more than they do to text other …