By making it clear that they are not acceptable and providing an unambiguous sanction (i.e., a grade reduction on any quiz or test in which one is present or loss of participation credit for a section when no quiz is scheduled) if one is seen, heard, or used.
It doesn't require a metal detector to prohibit cell phones. We routinely prohibit alcohol, cameras, MP3 players, and other inappropriate materials. If the phone is turned off and in a book bag, pocket, or purse it isn't an issue. But if it is on the desk, in the student's lap, or rings in class, it is. Rick -- Rick Adams Capella University, Graduate School of Technology Grand Canyon University, Online Schools of Graduate Studies & Social Sciences. Jackson Community College, Department of Social Sciences [EMAIL PROTECTED] "... and the only measure of your worth and your deeds will be the love you leave behind when you're gone." -Fred Small, J.D., "Everything Possible" -----Original Message----- From: louis schmier [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2004 3:14 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences Subject: RE: reducing cell phone disruptions in the classroom How would you prohibit cell phones in the classroom short of frisking everyone or having a metal detector at the door? --Louis-- --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
