IntroductionElectronic devices, especially cell phones, have become a mainstay of our society. Cell phones and other forms of handheld digital technology have entered classrooms and become a common accessory among high school and college students. By the time a student enters middle school, they likely already own a cell phone and carry it with them wherever they go (Lucking, Edwin, & Mervyn, 2010). As the technological capabilities of these handheld devices increase and their popularity continues, educators are racing to establish protocol for their use in schools (Charles, 2012). These policies range from very loose guidelines to zero tolerance. As educators seek to meet the needs of their students, it is important to consider the pros and cons of these technological devices when establishing acceptable use policies that ensure access, while eliminating distractions during teaching. The Student, the Teacher, and Technology Prensky (2001) argues that currently our education system is not designed to teach today's students. He defines today's students as "digital natives," technology-savvy individuals who have spent much of their lives surrounded by computers, video games, and other technological tools and toys; individuals who are native speakers of today's technological language (2001). Prensky, however, defines teachers as “digital immigrants,” individuals who did not grow up speaking the technological language of today and who did not grow up surrounded by technology (Prensky, 2001). Since many teachers are not "digital natives", there is a large gap between teachers and students when it comes to...... middle of paper ...... usage of the telephone on expected and actual learning. , 46(2), 323-332. Gilroy, M. (2004). Invasion of cell phones in classrooms. Education Digest: Essential ReadingsCondensed for Quick Review, 69(6), 56-60. Humble-Thaden, M. B. (2011). Students' reflective perceptions of cell phone technology use in high school. The Journal of Technology Studies, 37(1), 10-16. Irina, A. (2012). A cell phone in class: friend or foe? European Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning (EUROCALL). 17-20. Kolb, L. (2007). Should cell phones be banned from classrooms: No. Learning & Leading withTechnology, 38(4), 8-9. La Roche, CR and Flanigan, MA (2012). Students' use of technology in the classroom: engaged or unplugged?. Journal of College Teaching and Learning (TLC),10(1), 47-54.