Do you think it is appropriate...?

No, not in class nor not at work. A students job and focus should be learning not entertainment.

This is not an age thing either but a moral thing. It's the right thing to do to have your focus on the job at hand.

Not even slightly. It's [i]always [/i]distracting, no matter how much they pretend otherwise.

oooy, i still think that policy exists.. no distractions.

hum.... i'd put those devices up their butts until further notice and if they don't want to text message using their teeth they better turn it off and only emergencies!

Are you doing this or a classmate, but to answer your question it's like music as long as it doesn't distract other it should be fine.

well.. the whole point of a class is to focus on the curriculum and learn.. it.

Rules should be followed but if they are not distracting anyone then it shouldn't be a big problem.

Nah. If they are anything like me, they'll get too caught up in the plotline.

No I don't think it's appropriate but I'm an old school person .

Certainly not allowed at my school.

No, not appropriate