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Table XIII

Responses to the open-ended question regarding ideas for good cell phone policy

Response category	Number of respondents
No, I have no response or ideas for good cell phone policy	9
Cell phones use should be allowed only for research or academic purposes	2
Cell phones can be kept by student but used only in emergency situations	1
During class cell phones should be on vibrate	3
During class cell phones should be on silent	1
Absolute ban – no cell phones allowed in class-text or call outside	3
Should be allowed if not disturbing anyone or used in exams	1
Policy should be tailored to context or circumstances	1

Response category	Number of respondents
No, I have no response or ideas for good cell phone policy	9
Cell phones use should be allowed only for research or academic purposes	2
Cell phones can be kept by student but used only in emergency situations	1
During class cell phones should be on vibrate	3
During class cell phones should be on silent	1
Absolute ban – no cell phones allowed in class-text or call outside	3
Should be allowed if not disturbing anyone or used in exams	1
Policy should be tailored to context or circumstances	1

Notes: n=21. Students could have more than one response