Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

Cell phone cameras in the K-12 classroom: Punishable offenses or student-citizen journalism?

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Take a look at the seven YouTube videos below, all taken by student cell phone cameras in classrooms. Do we want students bringing to public attention these types of classroom incidents? Should students be punished or applauded for filming and posting these?

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