SMS Weblogs / Textually / 2004 / 09 / 20

Cell Phones: Annoying Devices in Class

Even during classes, cell phones are still on, reports South Korean donga.com

"According to a survey conducted by Dong-A Ilbo of 245 students from seven elementary, middle, and high schools:

-- 79.9 percent who own cellular phones keep their phones turned on during classes.

-- The figures are even higher for high school students, 98.4 percent said they send a text message or play mobile games with their phones during classes."

Im Jeong-hui, the president of the Teen Center for Brighter Future, suggests, “Even adults find it difficult to turn off their cells at meetings. We are arranging a campaign to prepare each school to install a locker in order that students do not carry their phones into classrooms.“

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