Does Realtime Captioning require the use of technology, such as mobile phones or laptops, in my classroom?

Yes, Realtime Captioning provides an instant translation of spoken English into written English text that is displayed on a laptop, tablet, or cell phone.  

If a DSP student has an accommodation for the use of a laptop, tablet, or cell phone for disability-related reasons, please allow the DSP student to use their device. It is also important to allow the student to sit where they choose, as the student may need to sit near the front as an accommodation for their disability as well. 

In your syllabus, please state that students who need to use an electronic device should contact the instructor to request an exception. In this way, you can avoid specifically singling out students with disabilities.