12. In international competition in mathematics and science, American students are not competitive, with less than one-third of 4 th and 8 th grade students performing at or above a level of proficiency in mathematics. National Center for Education Statistics. (2006).The Nation’s Report Card: Mathematics (2005).
31. Mobile phones opened up the concept of wireless learning “ Learning has moved from the classroom onto your desktop and into your pocket” Always on Always on you Independent of time and space WifFi Mobile learning originally referred to the use of laptop computers, which freed learners from the desktop Pocket PCs and other devices used for learning purposes led to the term handheld learning
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58. Let’s look at someone’s myspace profile – (the actual screen name is blocked out below) He calls himself, “Danny” http://www.myspace.com/phuckuuphuckingphuck Ulster BOCES- Model Schools Lets Look at a real profile…
59. Ulster BOCES- Model Schools Here’s Dannys profile…he likes poetry, plants, flowers and watching movies by the fire.
60. Ulster BOCES- Model Schools Danny loves his country and is here for dating, serious relationships, friends and networking. So far he has 14 friends listed
61. Ulster BOCES- Model Schools Danny has posted some pics of his tatoo’s. Says here that he is looking for a girlfriend!
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63. Ulster BOCES- Model Schools Hey! There’s Danny. Surprise! His MySpace page never mentioned that he is a level 3, high-risk sex offender. CYBERSTALKING The Communications Decency Act of 1996 made it unlawful to communicate indecent messages or send sexually explicit messages to/individuals under the age of 18 via the internet. Further regulation has increased the penalties to criminal status under 17 yrs of age
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