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<font size="2"><big>What about cell phones in class? I know how
"important" it is to<br>
always be connected to others now a days. I would appreciate
them<br>
not ringing in class. I'm not going to throw you out of class
if it happens<br>
to ring but it will cause a momentary disruption. Also, if you
are texting<br>
or surfing the web that's up to you but it may mean you miss
something. <br>
Contrary to popular belief, people are not all that capable of
multitasking<br>
and actually getting anything useful out of what you are
experiencing. <br>
Who knows, some day I may call on you in class and ask what I
just said<br>
or ask you a question and if you are busy with other things you
may not be<br>
able to answer.<br>
<br>
How about cell phones in lab? We do <b>NOT </b>allow cell
phones <b>in lab</b><br>
unless the TA gives specific permission to do so. They need to
be put away<br>
in your book bags (not just in the storage bins at each lab
station or in your<br>
pocket). We want you paying attention to what your doing.
Otherwise you<br>
could make a mistake, have an accident, not finish the exp.,
etc. </big></font><font size="2"><big>If the TA<br>
sees you using your cell phone w/o permission they will deduct
points from<br>
your lab grade. We also don't allow computers/tablets either,
unless given<br>
permission.<br>
<br>
The same applies to the review/quiz sessions. No cell phones
allowed.<br>
Actually, for quizzes and exams nothing electronic is allowed
except an<br>
allowed calculator. All other electronics have to be turned off
and put away.<br>
Even electronic watches have be removed and put away.<br>
<br>
Dr. Zellmer</big></font>
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