My classes start on Monday and I am still trying to finish up my syllabi and make sure that everything is correct on them. In recent years, my section on classroom etiquette has become longer as I attempt to cover more and more issues. The biggest issue I seem to face is the distractions caused by cellphones, laptops, and tablets. There has been a lot of discussion online about ways to handle these issues. If you are interested, see:
- Developing an Electronic Communication Policy
- 5 Tips for Dealing with Gadgets in the Classroom
- Developing a Digital Etiquette Policy
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