So I have these two professors who I've known for two semesters each, this semester and a past semester. My issue is, I am always doing work for other classes in these two professors' classes. Even though they haven't told me to "put it away yet", I am pretty sure they notice. I'm not sure about how much they mind though because one said that I can only use my tablet if it helps me take notes for her class (which I don't do because she puts everything online) and the other said that I can use my phone to take photos of the board because it is a fast-paced class (which I do do in addition to work for other classes).

However, I almost always misusing my iPad in class and doing work for other classes with it. I am pretty sure they notice because my Pad is flat on my desk and I'm usually writing things and annotating things for other classes.

I notice other students texting and using electronics in these classes too, but I guess to a lesser extent than I do.

I feel guilty. I know this behavior is rude. I got to meet with my counselor from my school's Office of Accessibility (disabilities office - I have a learning disability) and we discussed time management skills because I'm someone who gets distracted easily, which I guess leads to this problem of not getting enough done at home and in my school's library when I DO have time. I told this counselor that I get distracted easily, but I forgot about this particular issue when I saw her.

I feel like I am improving by using tips she suggested (e.g. time myself when I read so I know how long I take to do my readings, start using a planner, etc.). I feel like these are helping me and I am getting more done.

I do not feel as if I have to do work for other classes in classes I am not supposed to do it in AS MUCH anymore, but what can I do about my past behavior? I love both of these professors. I would really appreciate it if they could write me recommendations next year (I'm a college junior right now.), but I am not sure if they would. I am paranoid about my past behavior because I know it was rude and I am trying to stop it and manage my time more.

What can be done about this, honestly? Should I just be honest and tell them what happened? Should I ask these particular professors for recommendations if and when I need them? How much should I worry about this?

I wouldn't ask about recomondations from them personally because I feel that knowing them for just two semesters wouldn't be enough, for me, I only asked for recommendations from professors that I had and then still worked with after the class ended. Like visiting the next semester.


I wouldn't tell them either, I would just try to fix it because if they notice it, most of the time they would want to see you fix it instead of saying that you will fix it.

zanderlex : I really like your post! It motivates me to ask them if I can help them in any way and to go to their office hours and ask some other questions (unsure of what they are right now). And yes, I know that actions speak louder than words and that I need to stop. That is why I wanted to see someone at Accessibility about my issues focusing and getting things done when they need to be and regarding time management. I care!

I once asked my teacher if I could hand out the handouts for her and then later on she paid for my ticket to go on a class trip.