tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post8115371827758915158..comments2024-03-13T21:26:03.011-07:00Comments on Right on the Left Coast: Views From a Conservative Teacher: Multitasking Is Just Another Word For "Goofing Off"Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730642770935985796noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-86544898802052029082013-05-14T18:43:39.053-07:002013-05-14T18:43:39.053-07:00And this in itself is a plea to avoid the stupid c...And this in itself is a plea to avoid the stupid concept of Bring Your Own Technology which has melted down to constant distraction via device. Our kids with IEP's come loaded with games, phones, IPads and more. Kids are streaming movies during class. Is it any wonder that teachers are beside themselves when it comes time for tests for while our jobs are on the line, the students seem to have no real repercussions for their off task behavior.Ellen Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02845981491726296767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-82862780252945400612013-05-09T15:23:33.227-07:002013-05-09T15:23:33.227-07:00I have been showing my class and talking about thi...I have been showing my class and talking about this in my class since I saw your post. Most of my students agree with the premise, but are unwilling to take action. I wish more PARENTS would read this and take action.Left Coast Refnoreply@blogger.com