" ... Electronic Devices in Schools presents a variety of viewpoints addressing the issue of the role of electronic devices in classrooms and in students' lives. Some focus on general spects of whether electronic devices should be allowed in schools. Other consider whether schools should provide devices or whether students should use their own. Several of the viewpoints focus specifically on the use of cell phones in schools, including ways in which text messaging can be a distraction or a support for learning. In addition, this volume contains several sppendixes to help the reader understand and explore the topic, including a bibliography and a list of organizations to contact for further information"--Introduction.