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High-Tech Problems in the Classroom

Author: Mario Green

Can cell phones also be a distraction in a classroom setting?

This video was created for a Phi Theta Kappa project at Shelton State Community College. The topic is cell phone use in the classroom

Student charged with sexting

A number of high school students in Franklin County are in some hot water over what they apparently did on their cell phones.The victim said a friend sent him naked pictures of a classmate and he then forwarded that text.

Cheaters Never Win

Mike and Jennifer Wallerstein talk about cell phones in schools.

TOPS WAYS TO CHEAT

They can do it faster and more easily than ever before. But what’s most worrisome: Today’s students may not think cheating is wrong.

Let’s start with the facts.

According to a recent survey by Common Sense Media, 35% of teens use their cell phones to cheat.

And if you’re wondering how they do it:

  • 26% store info on their phone and look at it while taking a test
  • 25% send text messages to friends, asking for answers
  • 17% take pictures of a test – and then send it to their friends
  • 20% use their phones to search for answers on the Internet
  • 48% warn friends about a pop quiz with a phone call or text message

If cheating’s gone high-tech, so have morals: 25% of teens consider the above actions “helping” not cheating.

When it comes to the Internet, 52% say they’ve engaged in some type of cheating.