tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post2036327220685849382..comments2024-03-29T04:09:17.422-07:00Comments on Laws of Gravity: Suspended for Cell PhoneLiz A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-29098868499708385852014-04-27T13:28:14.846-07:002014-04-27T13:28:14.846-07:00Their phones are supposed to be off (or at least o...Their phones are supposed to be off (or at least on silent). That's the policy. But teenagers...Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-5947901832151554072014-04-27T05:29:48.812-07:002014-04-27T05:29:48.812-07:00In my daughters school cell phones are not allowed...In my daughters school cell phones are not allowed... and even if they take it, for some emergency, they put it on the silent mode.... Its very challenging to deal with this kind of situation.,,,Dr Genevive Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17866368362204764911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-57084628259847367952014-04-23T22:38:21.145-07:002014-04-23T22:38:21.145-07:00True. I guess we did her a service, showing her th...True. I guess we did her a service, showing her that if she insists on being belligerent, the system will push back.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-87194801318087442812014-04-23T22:37:24.209-07:002014-04-23T22:37:24.209-07:00I like that idea. Too bad they can't implement...I like that idea. Too bad they can't implement it here. Too many students. Too many cell phones.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-41274022319483350772014-04-23T07:51:34.095-07:002014-04-23T07:51:34.095-07:00Things like that always start minor, that is why t...Things like that always start minor, that is why there are rules and procuedures in place - but if those rules and procedures aren't followed then it will be taken to extremes. It starts at school but kids don't realise (I'm sure I never did, although I was a goody-two-shoes) that it continues afterwards as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-57483893716558810672014-04-23T02:16:21.837-07:002014-04-23T02:16:21.837-07:00Not hate, but strong dislike sure. Minor things to...Not hate, but strong dislike sure. Minor things to extremes. No, I usually keep my molehills manageable. It's tough when people push your buttons, and I find it hard to understand people's behaviour sometimes.DA Cairnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14891944631357476250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-33748887064788001062014-04-22T23:43:31.318-07:002014-04-22T23:43:31.318-07:00Goodness me, what a troubled child! The students a...Goodness me, what a troubled child! The students at my youngest son's school in the UK (a primary which is the same as an elementary school) have to hand in their phones at the start of the school day and they collect them at the end - a good policy because why would they need them whilst at school? D..J. Kirkbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00505496527818181395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-58954704758744067992014-04-22T23:36:56.587-07:002014-04-22T23:36:56.587-07:00Just wait. It won't be long before parents sta...Just wait. It won't be long before parents start giving their 9-year-olds cell phones. (I've heard of some parents giving them to 10-year-olds, so it won't be long...)Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-54065140296580150502014-04-22T23:18:42.965-07:002014-04-22T23:18:42.965-07:00At least most nine year olds don't have phones...At least most nine year olds don't have phones here but they do have footy cards, novelty erasers and various other annoying distractions which fill my top drawer until the end of the term :) I feel your pain!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174682655234764319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-73486820922266364082014-04-22T21:55:02.992-07:002014-04-22T21:55:02.992-07:00If she had just kept it put away after I warned he...If she had just kept it put away after I warned her, it wouldn't have turned into such a big deal. And then she challenged me on it...Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-37926113875321923322014-04-22T21:53:42.379-07:002014-04-22T21:53:42.379-07:00Thanks.Thanks.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-7925582212930402152014-04-22T21:53:26.997-07:002014-04-22T21:53:26.997-07:00Possibly. Or I could remind her of someone she hat...Possibly. Or I could remind her of someone she hates. Or we met before in another class and I just don't remember her. Ah well...Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-58545977876090320552014-04-22T21:52:40.093-07:002014-04-22T21:52:40.093-07:00Thanks. Sometimes I do feel like I need combat pay...Thanks. Sometimes I do feel like I need combat pay.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-59554984420264932102014-04-22T21:03:21.172-07:002014-04-22T21:03:21.172-07:00*opens mouth to say something, nothing comes out. ...*opens mouth to say something, nothing comes out. Shakes head and shrugs* Really? Sigh. I don't envy you at the continuation high school either. It's already been said but it's true, teachers (of all sorts) don't get paid nearly enough. Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07184618507670551087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-20787911883850347632014-04-22T19:13:38.126-07:002014-04-22T19:13:38.126-07:00When I taught English in Japan, a lot of students ...When I taught English in Japan, a lot of students had their phones out and it was hard to say anything because sometimes it was to use the translator apps (although I never really approved of that either). Sometimes I'd go look over their shoulders though.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08699328937978331608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-12980541291259174842014-04-22T18:53:11.854-07:002014-04-22T18:53:11.854-07:00I feel for Beatriz because you wonder what baggage...I feel for Beatriz because you wonder what baggage she is carrying and she's far too young to carry it, know what I mean? At the same time, I sympathize with you becaue it has to be a nightmare to try to teach over cell phones, so a clear policy has to be enforced or the kids would be on their cell phones 24/7 during class time. <br /><br />Son lost his cell phone one time during class where I had to go and retrieve it at the end of the day. I was not amused, this was a long time ago, LOL, now that I think of it since he graduated in 2007 and that happened a year or so prior. I told him he would lose it permanently if I ever had to go and retrieve it again. I never had to, though I know he text during class......<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-56426061739067139052014-04-22T15:49:05.836-07:002014-04-22T15:49:05.836-07:00It sounds like she was being contrary for the sake...It sounds like she was being contrary for the sake of being contrary. I doubt she'll ever admit to herself that it was her own fault she got in such a mess.J E Oneilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-42305514141664924882014-04-22T15:23:08.739-07:002014-04-22T15:23:08.739-07:00I’m curious about Beatriz. What is her position i...I’m curious about Beatriz. What is her position in the social hierarchy. Is she a leader type? I give you a lot of credit for dealing with this sort of thing. Also I feel sorry for Bea’s parents. lyndagracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530605081989558341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-76562149349880726592014-04-22T14:37:44.885-07:002014-04-22T14:37:44.885-07:00I don't think I'd ever take a so-called pr...I don't think I'd ever take a so-called principled stand over a cell phone rule like that. But, then, I'm not a teenager anymore. Brianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616494058636881575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-72719398674124233022014-04-22T13:58:49.410-07:002014-04-22T13:58:49.410-07:00ugh! Such a silly, illogical thing to do on her pa...ugh! Such a silly, illogical thing to do on her part! My sympathies are definitely with you on this one!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14718975387489795957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-88425968290595856672014-04-22T13:51:54.118-07:002014-04-22T13:51:54.118-07:00My sympathies with you. I always hear about some s...My sympathies with you. I always hear about some students who would not listen no matter the consequences!Romance Book Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01268150556737773533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-87501799403821806232014-04-22T12:28:19.685-07:002014-04-22T12:28:19.685-07:00She deserved it, imo. I can't believe the shit...She deserved it, imo. I can't believe the shite kids get away with in school these days. My feeling is that cell phones should remain in their lockers. It's just plain rude to be using your cell phone in class. They might as well be talking while the teacher's talking, which, essentially, they are. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-49579973875488056332014-04-22T11:36:19.436-07:002014-04-22T11:36:19.436-07:00I always wonder what deep-seated issues a person h...I always wonder what deep-seated issues a person has to dislike someone without even giving them a chance. For students, it's likely a dislike for authority figures in general...and a desire to rebel. You probably could have been anyone and she would have done the same thing.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-11193175982181338012014-04-22T09:57:07.973-07:002014-04-22T09:57:07.973-07:00Oh my goodness. They don't pay teachers enough...Oh my goodness. They don't pay teachers enough!!<br />My heart goes out to you.<br />Trisha FayeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925412579189247293.post-82458722014159201532014-04-22T09:31:39.571-07:002014-04-22T09:31:39.571-07:00Oh my. I don't think I could handle that kind ...Oh my. I don't think I could handle that kind of tension. Okay, I could, but it would give me an ulcer. <br /><br /><a href="http://crystalcollier.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">True Heroes from A to Z</a>Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.com