Listen: Classroom Noises That Can Distract Students
It's easy to understand why learning may suffer when the teacher's voice has to compete with a passing 747, but emerging research suggests that quieter noises can have varied effects on student learning and memory.
Listen: Classroom Noises That Can Distract Students
It’s easy to understand why learning may suffer when the teacher’s voice has to compete with a passing 747, but emerging research suggests that quieter noises can have varied effects on student learning and memory. Below, see the decibel levels of sounds students may encounter while trying to learn. Hover over the image to hear audio samples of certain sounds.
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CREDITS: Reporting: Sarah D. Sparks | Design & Visualization: Gina Tomko & Deanna Del Ciello
A version of this article appeared in the January 07, 2015 edition of Education Week