3 Kinds of Apps That Stir Up Drama in Schools

For seemingly consequence-free communication, you can't do better than the self-destructing messaging app Snapchat. The app has gained a reputation as a "sexting" app because outgoing (and incoming) pictures, videos, and texts aren't permanently stored on devices. Still, many third-party developers have created apps that let recipients save snaps from unsuspecting senders. One of the biggest problems with Snapchat is its popularity: one teacher complained of massive class disruption when the app released an upgrade during the school day. Also watch out for: BurnNote, Slingshot.