Decreasing Inappropriate Mobile Device Use in Middle and High School Classrooms

Although mobile phones and tablets can be effective tools for searching and retrieving information efficiently, accessing interactive learning platforms, and capturing audio/video, the inappropriate use of mobile devices can create distractions in the classroom that are detrimental to learning. This column presents a classroom management strategy for reducing the inappropriate use of mobile devices and increasing academic engagement in middle and high school classrooms, including students with emotional and behavioral disorders