phones, computers, tablets, etc. in lecture, recitation and lab

[robert zellmer]

Are cell phones in class okay?   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, in both the class and
my aging brain.   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.   Try talking out loud and counting
to 20 in your head while you're talking and you'll see what I mean.  Try
reading something while you're talking or counting out loud.  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.
Your cell phone can be useful. I encourage you to record the lecture on your
cell phone.  You might be able to make use of it later.

iPads, tablets and touch-screen laptops can also be a distraction if not 
used
properly.  A recent study was done with two classes taught the same way
except one class was not allowed to use any electronics during class while
the other was allowed to keep them in class and asked to report on their use
during class (what they were used for, how long, etc.).  The class which was
allowed to keep the electronics wound up with a 5% lower overall average.
This was across the board, even for those students who didn't use 
electronics
during class.

Having said this, there are some good uses for iPads, tablets and 
touch-screen
computers .  There are apps you can use which allow you to take notes.
Some allow you to write on the PDF files of my notes and record the lecture
at the same time and even video.   This makes it very convenient for 
later when
you are studying and perhaps wish to hear what was said in lecture.   
You can
easily get to that part of the lecture if you set a bookmark on the pdf. 
   The lists
below may be a little outdated, there's probably other new ones which work
just as well.   If anyone knows of a really good one I've not listed let 
me know
and I'll pass it along.

There's several for the iPad such as:

"pdf-notes"
"notes plus"
"PapePort Notes"
"Notability"   (one of the better ones, so I've been told)
"Evernote"
"OneNote"

There may be others.

Some of these are also available for Android tablets.
Some I found for Android are:

"LectureNotes" (can record audio and video with two other apps)
"iAnnotate PDF"
"ezPDF Reader"
"Evernote"  (rated one of the best)
"NoteLedge"
"OneNote"

The links below are a little old.   I'm sure there are newer ones.

http://www.imedicalapps.com/2012/10/5-best-note-taking-apps-android/

http://www.pcmag.com/roundup/347537/the-best-note-taking-and-syncing-apps

http://www.androidauthority.com/best-note-taking-apps-for-android-205356/

https://zapier.com/blog/best-note-taking-apps/ 
<https://zapier.com/blog/best-note-taking-apps/>

https://www.google.com/search?q=best+note+taking+app&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

Not all can use PDF files and annotate them and not all allow audio
or video to be recorded.

Cell phones, computers, tablets, etc. are absolutely NOT allowed during
quizzes or exams.  They must be turned off and put away.

Cell phones are NOT allowed in lab. They must be put away in your
book bag.  They aren't even suppose to be in your pocket.  We don't
want you using them as they are distracting. The same goes for
laptops and tablets (iPads), unless the TA or manual tells you otherwise
(you will use them for one part of the SOL exp).  You don't need them
and you certainly don't want chemicals spilled on them.

Dr. Zellmer
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