General Discussion

In my district iPads are kept on carts and only given to students when needed for classwork or a project. At high school level all Chromebooks are monitored and internet access is restricted by software. Teachers have software on their computer that lets them monitor each students computer activity in their classroom in real time plus they can block any website a student is accessing. There are ways to appropriately use technology so its a useful tool for learning and not a major distraction.

Cell phones however, are a real challenge because their use can't be easily controlled. In my 30 years of teaching they are the most disruptive technology I've experienced.