cell phones, laptops, etc. in lab

[robert zellmer]

We don't allow the use of cell phones, tablets or laptops in lab
unless we've given you permission (exp 17, more on that later).

We don't want you texting, surfing the internet, playing games,
etc. while you are supposed to be working.  Being distracted can
cause accidents or mess things up and get bad results or
have to start over.  If you absolutely need to use the cell
phone for something you will have to go into the hallway.
While in lab we want you concentrating on the tasks at hand.

How about phones in class?   I know how "important" it is to always
be connected to others now a days.   I would appreciate them not
ringing in class.   I'm not going to throw you out of class if it happens
to ring but it will cause a momentary disruption.   Also, if you are
texting or surfing the web that's up to you but it may mean you miss
something.   Contrary to popular belief, people are not all that capable
of multitasking and actually getting anything useful out of what you are
experiencing.   Who knows, some day I may call on you in class and
ask what I just said or ask you a question and if you are busy with other
things you may not be able to answer.

Dr. Zellmer
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