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Tuesday, July 25, 2006

"E-Slacking:" Laptop Use or Misuse in the Classroom

An article in the Chicago Tribune (7/18/2006) by
Jodi S. Cohen discusses the impact of laptop use in
the law school classroom. The article offers insights
from faculty and students at a number of law schools about
perceived problems and potential solutions.
Cohen's article makes it clear that 'e-slacking' is a
controversial issue with no easy solutions.