Should Students Take Pictures of Class?

Photo: Rhett Allain. This is what it looks like when a student takes a photo during class.

Let’s be clear. Students are going to take photos (and videos) during class no matter if it’s a good idea or not. But is it a good idea? Does it help them or hurt their understanding? Finally, is it annoying? Oh, I already know the answer to that last part — yes, it’s annoying.

What photos are students taking?