by Jonathan Mendoza | Oct 4, 2018 | Cyberbullying, Mental Health, Parenting, Parents, School Counselors, School Safety, Teachers
The effects of bullying can be long-lasting and detrimental to a student’s physical and mental health. Sometimes, bullying can even be fatal. In extreme cases, bullying has driven students to commit suicide in a tragic phenomenon known as “bullycide.” Here’s...
by Jonathan Mendoza | Sep 27, 2018 | Apps, Digital Literacy, Educational Technology, Online Learning, Smartphones, Social Learning, Teachers
Most schools encourage teachers to use technology in the classroom, but finding ways to seamlessly integrate technology into class plans can be difficult. Aside from Google Drive and online learning management systems, Kahoot! is the latest addition to many classrooms...
by Jonathan Mendoza | Sep 20, 2018 | Study Skills, Teachers, Teaching Topics
Teachers, administrators, and school counselors face the daunting task of preparing graduating seniors for the next chapter of their lives. Thankfully, by shifting pedagogy and adopting certain forms of educational technology, schools can better prepare graduating...
by Jonathan Mendoza | Sep 13, 2018 | Cyberbullying, Mental Health, Parenting, Parents, School Counselors, Teachers
Bullying: a topic that is in no way new but still causes major issues in our schools. The effects of bullying can be long-lasting and sometimes fatal. Knowing the signs of bullying as well as how to step in will help create a solution to this problem. What Is...
by Jonathan Mendoza | Sep 6, 2018 | Educational Technology, Gun Violence, School Safety, School Violence, Smartphones
Many schools once banned cell phones. However, many reversed their policies due to parents’ requests for their students to have them in school in case of crises. A study shows that as of 2015, 73 percent of teenagers had smartphones. The push for cell phones in...
by Jonathan Mendoza | Aug 30, 2018 | Digital Literacy, Educational Technology, Online Learning, Teachers
As technology becomes more common in the classroom, many schools are beginning to issue laptops. Several schools have also done away with physical textbooks entirely. Some schools, however, argue that students learn better when using traditional, physical textbooks....
by Case | Aug 23, 2018 | Blog
The key to addressing and treating mental illness is to catch it as early as possible. The most common disorders in children and teens are anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. For the diagnosis of a disorder, there are two primary characteristics. One is whether...
by Martha Custard | Aug 16, 2018 | Parenting
Making the move from easy-going summer fun to strictly scheduled school time can be rough on the whole family. However, there are a few things you can do to make the transition from summer to school easier on everyone. Sleep Schedules It would be helpful to transition...
by Jonathan Mendoza | Aug 7, 2018 | Parenting, Parents, Teachers
As the school year begins, a teacher’s main focus is maintaining a positive and healthy relationship with their students. While this is vital, it’s also important to establish and maintain the same kind of relationship with parents. Be Open to Feedback Start the...
by Jonathan Mendoza | Aug 2, 2018 | Pedagogy, Teachers, Teaching Topics
It’s time to start planning for the excitement of the school year. New students, new parents, new experiences: while the first week of school is exciting, it’s important to keep this excitement up and use it as the driving force throughout the school year. Here are...
