Open-ended responses to the question: “Do you think that text messaging causes any problems in the classroom?”
| Response category | Number of respondents |
|---|---|
| Students sending text is affected through loss of attention and/or poor grades | 39 |
| There are no problems caused by texting in class | 8 |
| Texting causes a distraction to those sitting nearby | 35 |
| Phones ringing/vibrating is a problem | 1 |
| Texting is a problem during exams | 0 |
| Texting annoys the instructor | 2 |
| Strongly object to use in class/or only used in urgent situation | 2 |
| Response category | Number of respondents |
|---|---|
| Students sending text is affected through loss of attention and/or poor grades | 39 |
| There are no problems caused by texting in class | 8 |
| Texting causes a distraction to those sitting nearby | 35 |
| Phones ringing/vibrating is a problem | 1 |
| Texting is a problem during exams | 0 |
| Texting annoys the instructor | 2 |
| Strongly object to use in class/or only used in urgent situation | 2 |
Notes: n=87. Students could have more than one response
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