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It is the Policy that you take them (the phones) up, where they have to pay about $15 to get them back. I have not taken any up, as each time I have tried, I can see I may be getting into a fist fight. So I keep telling them to put them up. I will say I did not bring them up. Those that did not get up actually did the work they were supposed to do. Not one that used it in any way, shape, or form did any work. I did not write who did what. Anyway, about 1/3 did nothing. I have seen some where they are good, and some where they are out of control. What does that do to your reputation, when it is * Every time? It is always good or always bad.
pixie There have been several posts about the rampant cell phone use. You wonder if the parents have any idea that this is how their kids are using the phones that the parents are likely paying the bill for. In my district we are told not to try to take away a student's phone. Worst case scenario - a recent online video of a male student beating up a mal...See More
Mar 5, 2015
BJ I let high-schoolers use their phones as long as they are not taking photos of or filming others. Many times it keeps them occupied if they happen to finish early and keeps the problematic kids engaged too.

Regular teachers often don't leave enough work. One time I tried to teach new material but that did not go down too well. Another tim...See More
Mar 11, 2015


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