Is It OK to Text During Class?

by SodaHead Living Posted 2012/07/27 20:36:22

Related Topics: Texting, School, Back To School, Teachers, students

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	Yes	459 votes	17%
	No	1,354 votes	51%
	Only during an emergency	820 votes	31%

Is it just us or did summer swing by faster than usual this time around? With August just around the corner, "Back to School" is the thing on everyone's mind. Well, if you're a student, parent or teacher at least.

It's almost time to swap bathing suits for books. And while you don't have to complete any tests or do any homework quite yet, we think now's the optimal time to get your mind juices flowing with our quick, 8-Question "Back to School" Survey. Don't worry: No matter the answer, we'll give you an "A+" anyway.

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Nona 2012/07/28 01:55:56

No

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Call me old fashioned, but I don't think cell phones should be allowed to be ON in class, most less used in class. It should be against the rules much as not passing was "in my day."
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P. Sturm 2012/09/14 22:43:50

Only during an emergency

In a personal emergency, so as not to disrupt the class, with the instructor's permission.

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Miranda 2012/09/02 22:28:10

Only during an emergency

I say only during an emergency, but honestly I text all through my classes and I'm doing great in them.

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Annabella 2012/08/12 18:41:33

No

i cant really say anything becase i tex in class but i only do it to get my anyoning sister er my mom attention for dinner or do my choors

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Dave 007 2012/08/12 14:15:13

No

Pay attention in class, just like you should do driving.

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Tessa Carpenter 2012/08/08 01:02:02

Yes

If you finished your work think about it if you had the option if you finished early and have it right kids would be motivated to do their work

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fatima to Tessa C... 2012/08/12 15:22:37

Well the thing is kids will hurry and easly distract themselves will using the phone

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aaroneb63 2012/08/06 23:14:31

No

"Only during an emergency"???? What kind of idiotic response is that?? So you must think that the teachers and other adults in the school can't take care of an emergency?? I'm thinking the ones who voted on that are the brats that think they need a cell phone or the parents who are controlled by their bratty children.

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Jeremiah to aaroneb63 2012/08/21 03:26:32

+1
What if it was having your phone to be able to receive texts about family emergencies and to respond accordingly to the one who informed you?

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Tre 2012/08/06 14:06:33

Only during an emergency

Emergencies would be the only reason I feel texting in school should be allowed.

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ElementalQuest 2012/08/05 18:48:27

Yes

Yes. Texting is just as distracting as drawing on a piece of paper, so I don't see the difference. If kiddie wants to flunk, let 'em. Then he can face the wrath of whoever is in charge.

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Nameless 2012/08/04 10:45:04

No

If there is an urgent situation, then the office can be called and the child/young person can be called to the office. There should be NO cellphones in a classroom.

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Jezebel 2012/08/03 16:57:52

Only during an emergency

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It's totally rude to your instructor to be texting while they're trying to teach you. You have plenty of time to text later, between classes. You're in class to LEARN.

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Mordred Emrys Morgan 2012/08/03 11:40:57

Yes

After all work is completed by both parties involved in the conversation.

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cnsharp 2012/08/02 15:11:23

No

It also wasn't ok to pass notes in class but I still helped people out and moved the paper along .

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MS PRUD 2012/08/02 12:50:34

No

Phones should be turned off in schools - how does the teacher know the kid is not texting to get the right answers on a test being given? NO TEXTING.

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delo 2012/08/02 08:15:39

Only during an emergency

I think that schools important and you should really focus and cell phones are one of the many distractions. But if its a real emergency then you should be able to text your parents or something. It depends on what kind of emergency it is

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JLM630 2012/08/02 04:49:21

No

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In the olden days, passing notes was a major NO-NO. Texting is merely the 21st century version of note passing.

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Lucy Pannell 2012/08/01 22:07:26

No

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Was it ok to pass notes in class??? NO!!! Same thing by a different name...

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Hallie 2012/08/01 02:44:04

Yes

Hey if u still have good grades and If not its ur falt

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Nicole 2012/08/01 02:24:08

No

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No!! I'm in high school so I see it happening every class. It's very annoying. Pay attention!!!! The kids don't pay attention and then when it's time to do a worksheet or assignment they say "huh?" or "what?" or "Can you teach me again? I didn't get it." because they weren't listening and it wastes my time as well as the teacher's time and the other students' time that pay attention! But seriously ---- what do you even have to TALK about during school?! "Hey I'm just sitting here..." Can't you put your stupid phone down for 7 hours of the day? You'll have it for 133 hours a week to text if you just leave it alone for just 35 hours a week. It's really not that bad. You should be focused on the teacher and LEARNING. That's what you're there for!!! Urgh.

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mihai71 2012/07/31 21:29:08

No

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Athena 2012/07/31 21:28:46

Yes

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yes, but i think they shud take away texting when tests are being done because they could text chacha asking for answers. Because i knew someone that did that and got into tons of trouble. If they wanna text someone they should be able to, to maybe ask a question to their parents, "Will you bring my book to school, i left it at home." When the teachers usually don't let you call. Anyways, no matter if cellphones are allowed or not, children will still use them anyways.. haha no ones gonna stop them, so it really doesnt make a difference.

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James 2012/07/31 21:25:04

No

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Hell, no! Why not just let tests be a group discussion of the answers. Pay attention! No matter how boring, texting and surfing the web do not belong.

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Katte_bellaqva 2012/07/31 21:21:49

Only during an emergency

An in that case u better go out and u do a cellphone call

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Maiko 2012/07/31 14:22:43

No

If there is a true emergency, the parent or family member can call the school. By allowing emergency texts only opens the door to all others. Texting is a complete distraction. And with as many children that are failing in our schools, the last thing they need is even more distractions. Nothing is that important that they need to text anyone. As I stated earlier, if it's that important, the parent or family member can contact the school...

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Pinball Wizard 2012/07/31 11:42:28

No

Cell phone should be off unless you are outdoors. What happen to talking in the hall or during lunch? From 1962 - 1974, WTF is a cell phone?"

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Sunny 2012/07/31 10:11:29

No

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It can wait until after class is done. Soon no one will know how to actually talk to each other!

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Teddy or magic 2012/07/31 05:00:42

No

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you can't learn nothing if you are textting

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Krunche... to Teddy o... 2012/07/31 16:03:28

Can't learn nothing? You sound like such a hippocrate.

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Rebecca 2012/07/31 04:50:26

Yes

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as long as you don't get caught!! lol
but I don't think it's a big deal. just not during tests

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Ashlea 2012/07/31 04:44:24

Only during an emergency

Or if it's just a really quick thing saying "don't text me, I'm in class" :)

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mycala 2012/07/31 04:39:46

Yes

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You should only be able to if you have a high enough grade point average

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collegedirection 2012/07/31 03:57:24

No

As a test prep coach and private college counselor, I find it very disconcerting when a student's phone goes off. It is also rude when students continuously stare at their phones looking for the latest text message. I am sure that every teacher would agree.
Texting has really gotten out of control and cell phones do not need to be in the classroom.

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Everett Thompson 2012/07/31 03:28:56

Only during an emergency

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When is schoolwork going to be done? What about taking your time away from the teacher? Classroom time should be only used for the learning process.

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InoYamanaka 2012/07/31 03:23:15

Yes

Teach something interesting that I can't read before class and then maybe I'll pay attention.

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Stix 2012/07/31 02:53:16

No

No...plain and simple. If you have phone at school it should be turned off and out of sight at all times during classes.

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Asia Whitmore 2012/07/31 02:36:43

Yes

I was the kind of student that could multi-task. I was able to have texting conversations and still get straight A's. Some students need to set all the attention on class but others could probably sleep and get done what needs to be done.

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assbuttsoup 2012/07/31 02:07:12

No

You should have your phone with you in school, but it should be on silent and put in your purse (or pocket).

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Quazimoto 2012/07/31 02:06:24

No

You can't listen while you are texting. Then you get mad because you can't get a job that you want. It's your own fault.

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Budge 2012/07/31 01:46:24

No

Focus on the lessons.

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