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Mobile Phone Etiquette (in the Classroom)
Instructors compete with and are regularly interrupted by various forms of technology, while the mobile phone appears to be the most pervasive. Although the use of

mobile technology is encouraged by society as well as institutions of education, mobile phones and their applications raise questions with regards to their

appropriateness of use in public forums such as the classroom.

Etiquette Definition
1. conventional requirements as to social behavior; proprieties of conduct as established in any class or community or for any occasion. 2. a prescribed or accepted code of usage in matters of ceremony, as at a court or in official or other formal observances. 3. the code of ethical behavior regarding professional practice or action among the members of a profession in their dealings with each other: medical etiquette Erving Goffman has done research in the study of rules of conduct and has coined the phrase situational proprieties. This refers to when one is in the presence of others; an individual is guided by a set of rules or situational proprieties. By examining the function and structure of social norms that regulate behavior, Goffman distinguishes rules of conduct or etiquette appropriate for various situations.

Mobile phone Etiquette (General)
Emily Post lists four essential rules for using a mobile phone. These are:

1.	Turn off your ringer if it will bother others around you, such as in a public area. Specifically remember to turn off your phone if you are in a meeting, at a play or movie or concert, or in a quiet place like a library or church. 2.	Step away from others if you are making or receiving a phone call so you do not disturb the people around you. 3.	Don’t talk about personal, private or confidential information if you are in a place where other people might overhear you. If needed, arrange to speak at another time. 4.	Watch your volume. Even if you cannot hear the person on the other end, they can hear you. Remember that the background noise is on your side,not theirs.

[|Social Norms] Relating to Mobile phone Use in Public areas according to Jacqueline Whitmore ,one of the leading authorities in etiquette and protcol mobile phone users can apply the following to avoid bothering others:

1.	Be all there. When you’re in a meeting, performance, courtroom or other busy area,let calls go to voicemail to avoid a disruption. In some instances, turning your phone off may be the best solution. 2.	Keep it private. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid discussing private or confidential information in public. You never know who may be in hearing range. 3.	Keep your cool. Don’t display anger during a public call. Conversations that are likely to be emotional should be held where they will not embarrass or intrude on others. 4.	Learn to vibe. Use your wireless phone's silent or vibration settings in public places such as business meetings, religious services, schools, restaurants, theaters or sporting events so that you do not disrupt your surroundings. 5.	Avoid cell yell. Remember to use your regular conversational tone when speaking on your wireless phone. People tend to speak more loudly than normal and often don't recognize how distracting they can be to others. 6.	Follow the rules. Some places, such as hospitals or airplanes, restrict or prohibit the use of mobile phones, so adhere to posted signs and instructions. Some jurisdictions may also restrict mobile phone use in public places. 7.	Excuse yourself. If you are expecting a call that can’t be postponed, alert your companions ahead of time and excuse yourself when the call comes in; the people you are with should take precedence over calls you want to make or receive. 8.	Send a message. Use Text Messaging to send and receive messages without saying a single word. 9.	Watch and listen discreetly. New multimedia applications such as streaming video and music are great ways to stay informed and access the latest entertainment. However,adjust the volume based on your surroundings in much the same way that you would adjust your ringer volume. Earphones are a great way to avoid distracting others in public areas. 10.	Alert silently. When using your phones walkie-talkie feature, send the person you're trying to reach a Call Alert before starting to speak. If you're around other people, turn off your phone's external speaker and use the vibration setting to minimize any disturbance and to respect your contact's privacy. 11.	Be a good Samaritan. Use your mobile phone to help others. According to CTIA, The Wireless Association, more than 224,000 calls a day are made to 911 and other emergency numbers by mobile phone users who report crimes and potentially life-threatening emergencies. 12.	Focus on driving. Practice wireless responsibility while driving. Don’t make or answer calls while in heavy traffic or in hazardous driving conditions. Place calls when your vehicle is not moving, and use a hands-free device to help focus attention on safety. Always make safety your most important call. 3.	Spread the word. Discuss mobile phone manners with friends and family members. Tell them that you are practicing new wireless phone etiquette rules and offer to share them.

General Mobile phone Etiquette For Kids
Wirefly, a mobile phone retailer, suggests the following mobile phone etiquette that children with mobile phones should always follow: 1.	It’s not ok to let a mobile phone ring during class, in the library or during school concerts. 2.	Driving while talking on a mobile phone isn’t safe and diverts attention from where it should be – paying attention to the road. 3.	Use a calling plan with the minimal minutes necessary and limit the mobile phone use to brief chats rather than long conversations. Estimate the total number of minutes of talk time and choose a calling plan accordingly. 4.	Minutes not included in your mobile phone plan incur overage charges, which are	costly. If your parents foot your mobile phone bill, don’t rack up overage time unless you’re prepared to pay for the extra minutes you talked above and beyond your plan. 5.	When using a mobile phone, respect the earshot of other students. Maintain your distance by talking several feet away from others. 6.	Keep ringtone downloads off at all times during school. It’s fine to add ringtone downloads for mobile phone use, but the vibrate or silent mode is best during school hours. During class times maintain mobile phone etiquette by turning mobile phones off.

According to Greg Taillon in his article titled, Mobile phone Etiquette for Your Child, the guidelines for mobile phone use by children are as follows:

•	No mobile phones to be used during class. •	Limit mobile phone use to lunch, breaks and after school pickup. •	Cell space rule: No mobile phone use within 20 feet of another student. •	No ringing mobile phones or ring tones of any kind at school. •	Vibrate-only calls in an emergency only – no loud ring tones. •	Provide a headset for the child. •	Limit the monthly minutes to a bare minimum. •	Teach cell etiquette, and respect others.

Classroom Etiquette (General)
Establishing Classroom Etiquette

Using devices such as mobile phones in the classroom, coupled with many students being unaware of behavioral standards and the impact their actions may have on others, can lead to distractions and interruptions. According to the University of California’s Standards of Conduct for Students, there are numerous disruptions that counteract classroom etiquette. The research places “side conversations, ringing mobile phones or using a mobile phone to talk or send text messages” at the top of the list.

Mobile phone Use in the Classroom (USA)
Statistics

According to Amanda Lenhart, Senior Researcher with Pew Research Specialists, statistics on mobile phone use in the USA classroom are as follows: 12% of all students say they can have their phone at school at any time. 62% of all students say they can have their phone in school, just not in class. 24% of teens attend schools that ban all mobile phones from school grounds. Still, 65% of cell-owning teens at schools that completely ban phones bring their phones to school every day. 58% of cell-owning teens at schools that ban phones have sent a text message during class. 43% of all teens who take their phones to school say they text in class at least once a day or more. 64% of teens with mobile phones have texted in class; 25% have made or received a call during class time.

Another team of researchers also compiled statistics with regards to cell phone use in the classroom, with Survey results as follows: - mobile phone voice calls made in the past year in a classroom while a class was in session –USA- 11.7% positive respondents. -text messages sent in past year in a classroom while a class was in session –USA-34.6% positive respondents

Mobile phone Etiquette (Classroom)
Examples of Inappropriate Digital Communication • Students leave ringers on high volume and keep their phones on during class time. • Students use instant messaging and e-mail shorthand for class assignments when asked to give complete answers. • Students use text messaging to cheat on tests.

Examples of Appropriate Digital Communication • Students and teachers use digital communication devices when they will not interrupt what is going on in the school or classroom. • Digital communication technologies such as IM and blogs are used to support student activities in the classroom, such as sharing ideas or writings with others. • Teachers use blogs to inform parents of classroom activities.

Digital Citizen
According to Dr. Mike Ribble, author of Digital Citizenship in Schools, Digital citizenship can be defined as “the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use”. Digital Citizenship is a notion that assists teachers, technology leaders and parents with their understanding of what technology users should know to appropriately use technology. Ribble explains that Digital Citizenship is not just another teaching concept; it is a way to prepare students and users of technology for appropriate use of digital devices in society. Children as well as adults are abusing and misusing digital devices and may not be aware they are doing so. The issue is what is considered appropriate use of technology. Ribble remarks that most people recognize inappropriate behavior when they see it, but unfortunately people are not learning digital etiquette or appropriate digital conduct before using digital technology; and that people often feel uncomfortable talking to others about digital etiquette. He believes that it is not enough to create rules and policy, we must teach everyone to become responsible digital citizens in this new society.

The ISTE NETS and Performance Indicators for Students National Educational Technology Standards -USA 1 of the 6 Performance Indicators is as follows:

Digital Citizen

Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.

Students:

a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship

(Add National Educational Technology Standards for Canada? Does it mention digital citizenship?)