I've adopted a policy of not allowing laptops or phones in class. Isn't that a little odd for a computer science professor? Here are a few good reasons:
- Instructors with similar bans have found the ban improves grades and students are fine with it.
- Students not using electronics are harmed when others do.
- Having a computer out often leads to multitasking, and humans cannot multitask well.
- Multitasking lowers your IQ and may damage your brain. Yikes!
- Taking notes by hand helps you remember the information better.
- And finally, it helps me to see your eyes and tell that you are engaged.
Thank you, Frank Vahid, for providing some of the links.
