Today, Mobile phones have been elevated in the order of the Oikos - From Luxury - to Comfort - to Necessity. Tackling the Necessary Evil is a herculaen challenge thrown in the path of the teacher and the lecturer. Well, there is a strong reason to believe that the power of the Mobile phone can never be dispensed with. For example, just over five years ago, we wouldnt have dared to even imagine that we can get vital class info by the 'rule' of the thumb... but today it is a reality... and that too, a welcome reality... While on the one hand, it is heaven, on the other hand, it is a kinda hell for the teacher / lecturer, who has another additional burden to cope with... some of the ways which i feel would help out are: 1.)Request them politely to switch off their cell phones. 2.) Remind them about the need to switch it off, by switching off your mobile, in front of the class. 3.) Announce a reward of 100 rupees to anyone who tells you about a violator in class. 4.) Cancel attendance for the whole class if you feel the students are adamant and not forthcoming. 5.) Or, ask them to use the vibrator mode/ silent mode, and continue their activities without disturbing the class. 6.) or, ask your principal to place cellphone jammers in your class. 7.) or, just dont care. Readers can set the discussion ball rolling, by giving their suggestions too.

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