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What is a strategy for engaging a student who is constantly on their phone or on an electronic device, not paying attention or participating in class?

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When a student is on the phone consistently, I walk over near the student but continue discussing the subject matter. This will usually signal the student to put the phone away and pay attention.

Ask them if they need to step outside to respond to their text.  This way, you are showing that you care about them as a person because we all do have emergencies.  That should take care of it the first time.  If not, the 2nd time will.  

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