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Measuring America's Decline, in Three Charts - The New Yorker - 0 views

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  • a number of international surveys have raised alarms that the United States is falling behind other countries in terms of educational achievement
  • In basic literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills, the new study shows, younger Americans are at or near the bottom of the standings among advanced countries
  • The United States scored 260.9, which put it second to last, above Italy
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    "a number of international surveys have raised alarms that the United States is falling behind other countries in terms of educational achievement"
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N.D. woman surfing Facebook while driving crashes into SUV, killing great-gra... - 0 views

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    Abby Sletten, 20, was also texting while driving along Interstate 29 in May, police say, as she plowed into an SUV where Phyllis Gordon, 89, was a passenger. Gordon died and Sletten, who reportedly did not brake before the crash, has been charged with negligent homicide.
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Is Technology Affecting Teens' Education Negatively? | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

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  • Using Fewer Basic Skills
  • One of the major concerns about technology in the classroom is that it prevents students from developing and using basic literacy, math and communication skills, all of which are essential in both day-to-day living and working life. The exclusive use of computer-based tools such as spelling and grammar checkers, as well as calculators, enable students to complete assignments without knowing how to manually perform those same functions.
  • Technical Difficulties
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  • A common problem in classrooms is the failure of technology due to technical difficulties. While equipment is being repaired, students experience delays in their learning. This counteracts the time-saving benefits of technology.
  • A Distraction in the Classroom
  • A serious negative effect of technology on teens' education is the distraction that it may pose within the learning environment. The opportunity to access social network sites and games can tempt students away from planned learning activities. Such distractions can hamper their overall progress and their potential to succeed.
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  • Carlos Ceballos on 12 Sep 14
     
    ""I fear the day technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots." "
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