Evaluation of Students’ Behavioral Distraction in Virtual Classrooms

This study aims to evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of of-task activities and compare them with analogous behaviors in in-person learning contexts. We administered an anonymous survey, providing us with data to analyze the behavioral differences of students in online vs. face-to-face classes. Upon reviewing the answers, we discovered an increase of fifty percent in the number of students who lost focus within the initial 30 minutes due to off-task activities in online classes compared to the classic setup. The survey results indicate that structural and pedagogical modifications are essential to reduce distractions and improve learning outcomes in synchronous virtual classrooms.