@drowen : "Cell phones and texting a moot point" in class; it is not that simple in the adult environment in which I teach.  Students are so attached to their technology which is very distracting for them, other students, and for the instructor.  The use of cell phones and other electroniscs in class are prohibited, other than for class related reasons, according to the syllabi; however the rule is not enforced by all instructors which makes it hard for those of us who try to enforce it.  Students need consistency which means it has to be enforced across the board for them to really get it.  Otherwise, those… >>>

Elly,

I had the same situation a couple of weeks ago.  After redirecting the student (an adult) a couple of times, I asked the student to leave and get herself together.  She refused to leave stating, "I don't have to leave, I pay my money to come here."  My reply was, "So does the other 18 students in this class".  Students can be so inconsiderate of others.