[Year 12 IT Apps] Schools to fingerprint students for security

[Roland Gesthuizen]

cool :-)

I have had fun asking them to consider RFID implants to help my roll
marking. My cat will vouch how harmless it is .. of course, some will take
the bait for a great discussion.

Regards Roland

On 03/09/07, margaret.lawson at konstantkaos.net <
margaret.lawson at konstantkaos.net> wrote:
>
> You could turn this article into a good little exercise for the kiddies
> comparing biometric and swipecard technologies (as per the article) and
> the ethical implications.
>
> enjoy!
>
>
> http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/schools-to-fingerprint-students-for-security/2007/09/01/1188067438565.html
>
> Regards
>
> Margaret
>
>
>
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Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College
http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change
the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has." --Margaret Mead
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