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New technology raises ethical questions

On June 29, 2007 the Apple iPhone was released. With it, a multitude of advanced technology all in the reach of one simple click. At first, the iPhone featured multiple applications that could be used to access any  information you desired throughout the World Wide Web.

On July eighth, 2008 the Application store for both the iPhone and the iPod touch was released. An application store on the iPhone gave the user access to a multitude of applications for any desire. You can solve a quadratic equation with three simple clicks, you have the access to a translator for language tests, there’s even a chemistry application that allows you to view the Periodic Table Of Elements and the individual information on each element.

Photo By Matt Ebeling
Photo By Matt Ebeling
Even before the iPhone there were problems with students cheating with technology. The instant messaging feature on Cellular devices (also known as texting) posed a threat. Causing some schools to ban Cell phones from the grounds.

Schools have banned any form of iPod or cell phone from being used on any test or any in class assignment, but this hasn’t stopped most students from finding a way to get the answers from another source. A website has even published 73 ways to cheat on a test. Along with tips and methods on how to not get caught.                                                   

“I think it’s going to get harder for us to be able to use our iPods and cell phone,” says Sophomore Billy Longstreet. “We probably won’t be allowed to have in technology in school soon.”

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