Use of Laptops and Other Technology in the Classroom/In reply

[...] research has shown that if technology is "promised" and subsequently not delivered, pharmacy students will be less committed to the profession and to their college or school of pharmacy.3 Finally, our classrooms should resemble practice situations as much as possible, making the adult learners believe their learning is relevant and as realistic as possible. [...] this is an important role dealing with issues of great significance to the students who have filed appeals. [...] perhaps it can be argued that our course policy is actually helping to prepare students for such practice environments.