text: I believe the only reason why i agree with the section of the policy that states that their phones have to be turned off during class time is the concentration issue. I know, because I see it all the time, if you give students permission to use their cell phones when ever they please, they will take advantage, and they will use the phone during all class time. In my opinion, having a phone at you reach and being allowed to use it is a temptation no one can resist. It is guaranteed that if you give a phone to a student, and you tell that student that they can use the phone when ever they please, they will be using it 24/7. Maybe if you tell that student that they are allowed to use their phone during all their free time, but not during class time, most will follow instructions.