Monday, September 22, 2003
Schools Set Rules On Classroom PDAs
Posted by Janak Parekh in "NEWS" @ 09:00 PM
Here's a hairy situation if there's ever been one, especially as handheld devices get more powerful. :)
"For better or worse, handheld devices and laptops are now seen as essential back-to-school supplies for students across America. And many schools have only begun to weigh their educational benefits against their potential for text messaging, photo swapping, cheating and chatting. In the heart of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto High School junior Anna Luskin freely uses her cell phone in between classes. Senior Sean Slattery taps notes into his personal digital assistant as his teachers give lectures. And like many other students, senior Stav Raz has memorized her cell phone keypad so she doesn't even have to look at it while quietly messaging friends during class."
Of course, back in my day, we didn't have cell phones and PDAs -- the little Sharp databanks were about it. What do you think schools should do regarding PDAs and other potentially connected, virtually-infinite-store devices?
"For better or worse, handheld devices and laptops are now seen as essential back-to-school supplies for students across America. And many schools have only begun to weigh their educational benefits against their potential for text messaging, photo swapping, cheating and chatting. In the heart of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto High School junior Anna Luskin freely uses her cell phone in between classes. Senior Sean Slattery taps notes into his personal digital assistant as his teachers give lectures. And like many other students, senior Stav Raz has memorized her cell phone keypad so she doesn't even have to look at it while quietly messaging friends during class."
Of course, back in my day, we didn't have cell phones and PDAs -- the little Sharp databanks were about it. What do you think schools should do regarding PDAs and other potentially connected, virtually-infinite-store devices?
