http://pmasson.wordpress.com/2007/11/23/lol-l8r/ facilitate, not mandate Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:53:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU http://pmasson.wordpress.com/2007/11/23/lol-l8r/#comment-744 Dennis Callas Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:19:01 +0000 http://pmasson.wordpress.com/2007/11/23/lol-l8r/#comment-744 The following is the policy statement that was included in the course syllabus template, based on discussions with SUNY Counsel: CELL PHONES/TAPE RECORDERS/ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN THE CLASSROOM: Students are required to turn off cell phones (blackberries, etc.) in class and may not use recording devices, unless the student has a documented disability which permits recording, or permission of the course instructor. A student's refusal to turn off a cell phone (blackberry, etc.) will be cause for dismissal from class. In addition, use of ANY electronic devices (for text messaging, listening to MP3 players, inappropriate use of a laptop, etc.) which disrupt class will also be cause for dismissal from that class. The following is the policy statement that was included in the course syllabus template, based on discussions with SUNY Counsel:
CELL PHONES/TAPE RECORDERS/ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN THE CLASSROOM: Students are required to turn off cell phones (blackberries, etc.) in class and may not use recording devices, unless the student has a documented disability which permits recording, or permission of the course instructor. A student’s refusal to turn off a cell phone (blackberry, etc.) will be cause for dismissal from class. In addition, use of ANY electronic devices (for text messaging, listening to MP3 players, inappropriate use of a laptop, etc.) which disrupt class will also be cause for dismissal from that class.

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