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In at least 200 words address the initiative "By 2012, every student will have his or her own palmtop (hand=held) personal computer." [From Bitter, et. al, page 105, Chapter 4 on Emerging and Assistive Technologies and the Future]. Discuss how you could use the palmtop personal computer in your K-12 classroom.

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Based on the website opportunities offered in the chapters we have covered, in at least 200 words 'identify and describe an innovative approach of integrating technology into learning environments.' [Bitter, p. 279] If you use a specific website, include the website address in your description.

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Visit and view the following video clip "Don't Copy That Floppy" (once you get to this website, click on dctf-1.wmv ) . Note: viewing this clip works best with the Windows Media Player). If the clip doesn't play for you, read up at the Software Information Industry Association's website on software piracy , "Curtailing the Piracy Epedemic" and "Software Pirate to pay 1.1 million" .

Question: Is it ever morally or ethically OK to copy videos, diskettes, downloadable music/movies, etc., any software that is sold or specifically designated as 'do not copy?' What are the long term implications of doing so? Is there a solution to this phenomenon that could satisfy both the patron and author?