Gregory, I have heard that- it is a shame because utilizing electric devices for academic purposes is a great way to keep students engaged and comfortable with the learning environment. I fully understand not accepting the use of phones to check personal emails or to text during class time. Here is a great resources that allows students to turn their smart devices into learning resources: http://www.socrative.com/ user guide: http://www.socrative.com/materials/SocrativeUserGuide Wishing you continued success in the classroom. Theresa Schmitt