Why do some school systems not allow certain electronics?

Nowadays more than ever, School Districts have to ban all technology possible due to these new cyber-bullying laws in which the districts could be held accountable for anything done digitally on campus or even in some instances off campus. I remember a Math teacher that would let people listen to their portable CD players while doing their work so long as everyone obeyed the rules. That classroom was always great when that teacher was around but when there was a sub...all hell broke loose and i'll just put it this way, nobody subbed twice for that class. Those subs always made the mistake of trying to teach their own way when the main teacher already gave them instructions. LOL!!!

I do a lot of things better with music. I'd imagine I'd fly through all the school work.

The reasons why various electronic devices are not allowed from schools is because students will spend to much time focusing on their iPod or their News Feed on Facebook instead of their classes.

That being said, various electronics should absolutely be banned from a public school position. iPods and Phones should be banned from school premises... No questions asked. For laptops, I can see them being used in a tech class of sorts or art/video editing electives.

If you are still a student who is K-12, you shouldn't be allowed to use electronic devices unless allowed.

I play Gta on my netbook during classes...so,it depends on the school...

My school is pretty loose about using electronics. I took notes almost all semester on either my iPad or my laptop, and my teacher only made me put it away a couple of times (Darn you Monopoly with 5 other people in class).

I personally do work better without distractions a swell, but some people overdo their privilege which causes more distraction, so they either take it away from us or put it away.

I graduated last year but I was able to bring my iPad and laptop. They just would not allow iPods or any phone. You could use your iPad in class and a laptop in class as long as you were not listening to music and playing games. They also did not allow you on the WIFI.

Schools Don't Allow tech cuz certain people will be playing on their iPod, iPhones, iPads, And Laptops instead of learning

It distracts you from learning, what you go their for...?

I TA in a class lab full of computers doing photoshop work. This is a college and we get first quarter students checking facebook and texting while they should be paying attention to their $1200 class mommy and daddy just payed. So if 18 to 35 year old can't pay attention how do you expect teens to pay attention.

I've seen people attempt at note taking on an ipad. They look rather silly. chicken pickin

My school is quite light and let's us use technology during passing time and lunch breaks. They DO NOT let us listen to music in class, except during work time and some teachers don't even allow that. Last year I used my Samsung Captivate the entire year for note taking and texting, searching the web to see if the teacher's right, etc. They don't really care. Most teachers have a rule... "If I don't see it or hear it, it's okay". So just hide it under the desk. lol.