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A few seconds of loading time can push online learners off track

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Briefings

A study of large online learning platforms found that a single extra second of page load time significantly increased the likelihood of learners abandoning assignments, resulting in lower scores and reduced study duration. The research indicates that even trivial delays can disrupt the learning process and negatively impact academic outcomes.

Key points

• A single extra second of page load time significantly increased the likelihood of learners abandoning assignments.
• This delay was linked to lower scores and reduced time spent on the site in large learning platforms.

Context

Research on online learning platforms reveals that brief loading pauses can disrupt the learning process, leading to unfinished assignments and decreased study time.

Limitations

The study focused on large platforms and did not account for individual learner differences or other potential factors affecting performance.

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