Universal Design: Stop Banning Laptops!

Authors

Ruth Colker, Moritz College of Law

Abstract

The article argues that banning laptops in university classrooms, particularly in law schools, is unnecessary and counterproductive. The author advocates for a permissive laptop policy as part of Universal Design principles, which aim to create inclusive learning environments. While acknowledging concerns about distractions and note-taking effectiveness, the author presents empirical data suggesting that laptop use does not harm academic performance and can benefit students with disabilities without stigmatizing them.

Disciplines

Education Law | Law | Science and Technology Law

Recommended Citation

Ruth Colker, Universal Design: Stop Banning Laptops!, 39 Cardozo L. Rev. 483 (2017).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/clr/vol39/iss2/4