Study (p. 5): 97% of college students are distracted by phones during class

87% texted; 76% emailed; 70% used social media; 42% surfed the Internet; 10% played games. In 2015, 3% said they never used cell phones in class, down from 8% in 2013. 90% of students don't want them banned. At the same time, students say it causes lack of attention (89%), missing instruction (81%), distractions to others (39%), and hurts their grades (27%).