Consider a scenario where researchers arrive at different conclusions regarding the use of technology by students. For instance, one study might find that a smartphone app is effective for surgery students, while another concludes that technology use negatively impacts sleep, communication, and time management for undergraduates. How might an educational leader best work through these contradictory findings?

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The impact of technology in educational settings serves as a prime example of contradictory research findings where a scientific consensus has not yet been reached. While one study found that a smartphone app for surgery residents increased engagement and test scores (Shaw & Tan, 2015), another study indicated that technology use in undergraduate populations negatively affected sleep, communication, and time management (Massimini & Peterson, 2009). A clear consensus on technology's effects on students' learning and mental health will only form once sufficient research is conducted.

Example of Contradictory Findings: Technology's Impact on Students

Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020, April 22). Psychology (2nd ed.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/1-introduction

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