by Emma | May 3, 2018 | Blog, Mental Health, Teachers, Teaching Topics
Every job can get exhausting, but teachers have added pressures. Lesson plans, testing requirements, shifting state standards and calls from parents: teacher burn-out is a very real thing. Plus, students can be negatively affected by burn-out, which adds more...
by Emma | May 1, 2018 | Administrators, Digital Literacy, Educational Technology, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Teaching Topics, The Digital Divide
Technology has been around for ages. Even cavemen used sticks and rocks to make life easier. Now, the Internet sits in our pockets. With such vast changes in technology, there will always be those who fall behind the curve. Sometimes, it’s by choice. More often,...
by Emma | Apr 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
It’s practically impossible for children to reach their preteen years without having used the internet. That’s why it’s essential to teach them to be wary of online dangers as soon as possible. Internet safety is crucial for young children. Here are some easy tips...
by Emma | Apr 24, 2018 | Learning and the Law, Mental Health, Parenting, Parents, School Counselors, Suicide Prevention, Teaching Topics
In 2013, Lauryn Santiago took her own life at just 15 years-old. In the months leading up to Lauryn’s death, her mother was aware that something seemed off. Lauryn’s mother, Linda Diaz, reached out to the school and asked for the counselor to set up a meeting with...
by Emma | Apr 19, 2018 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, School Safety, Social Media
Viral challenges are nothing new. Parents may remember games from years ago such as Chubby Bunny. In this game, one player places marshmallows in another player’s mouth. Then, the “Chubby Bunny” attempts to speak through the marshmallows. Although the challenge...
by Emma | Apr 17, 2018 | Mental Health, Online Dangers, Social Media
Researchers have found both positive and negative links between the internet and depression. While internet use itself cannot cause depression, there’s no shortage of research that it can worsen it. But given the right resources, the internet can also lessen...
by Emma | Apr 12, 2018 | Blog, Educational Technology, Pedagogy, Special Needs Students, Teaching Topics
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 13% of people enrolled in public schools receive special education services. Students who are neurodivergent and students who have physical disabilities or learning disabilities deserve a specific kind...
by Emma | Apr 10, 2018 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Pedagogy, School Safety, Social Media, Teaching Topics
Many parents feel overwhelmed when it comes to teaching their children about online dangers. Thankfully, several organizations have made it their mission to educate young people and their parents about internet safety. Safe Connects’ online safety program is a...
by Emma | Apr 5, 2018 | Administrators, Blog, Pedagogy, Teaching Topics
An honor code highlights a school’s values and is usually agreed upon by administrators, teachers, students and parents. Honor codes include behaviors that go against the school’s values, such as cheating, stealing or plagiarism. How Does It Work? At the beginning of...
by Emma | Apr 3, 2018 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Safety, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Parenting, Social Media
Parents are familiar with cyberbullying. When their child’s upset about what one of their friends posted about them on Twitter, the parent knows to tell their child that there’s nothing wrong with them. Instead, these bullies use them as a target for their own...
