Professor Bans Laptops, Sees Grades Rise
At an institution that prides itself on its use of technology, one professor goes in the opposite direction -- banning all electronic devices in his classes.
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At an institution that prides itself on its use of technology, one professor goes in the opposite direction -- banning all electronic devices in his classes.
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