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Pastimes : The New Qualcomm - write what you like thread.
QCOM 177.78-2.2%Jan 9 9:30 AM EST
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To: Maurice Winn who started this subject8/15/2002 7:41:39 AM
From: Maurice Winn  Read Replies (1) of 12247
 
*** Schools behind the times *** nytimes.com

<With cellphones and other electronic gadgets playing an increasing role in young people's lives, it is no surprise that they are an increasing presence in schools.

Among educators, it is mostly an unwanted presence. Cellphones go off in class, disrupting lessons. Students leave classrooms to make calls in the hallways. Others play video games or watch movies that they have downloaded onto their laptops. Some students even use hand-held organizers and cellphone messaging to exchange answers and cheat during tests. The problem is more common in the higher grades, although some devices, particularly hand-held ones like Game Boys, have trickled into elementary schools.

"There is a propensity for a lot of high-tech mischief if it's not controlled," Ms. Brooks said.

In response, many state governments, school boards and principals are struggling to draft policies that acknowledge the realities of a digital, wireless world yet minimize the potential for classroom disruption and cheating. Some schools prohibit all consumer electronic devices. Others ban devices inside the school but allow them on the grounds or after classes. Others allow them, but only if they are turned off or are out of sight. Policies on cellphones in particular have shifted in the past year, with some schools relaxing bans since Sept. 11.

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As with any interruption, there's etiquette to be learned.

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