text: I agree with your thoughts about not having cell phones in class and have them shut off. If students have their cell phone out and use them during class they could be talking about the teacher, and making fun of her while she is teaching. Also, the teacher may not know they're talking about her and laugh along which will make her look stupid. All teachers should be treated with respect and cell phones may just make the teachers respect go down hill. Due to the text messages the could be sending.