by Emma | Feb 15, 2018 | Blog, Mental Health, Parenting, Parents
One in three teens are likely to experiment with drugs and alcohol. According to a 2017 National Institute of Health (NIH) survey, 37.1% of high school seniors used marijuana. Additionally, 13.3% of seniors used other illicit drugs as well. Although it can just be a...
by Emma | Feb 13, 2018 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Mental Health, Social Media
The internet undeniably plays a part in many different types of anxiety. However, not all of these interactions between anxiety and the internet are negative. First, the internet presents a safe place for those with social anxiety. The fear of physical, social...
by Emma | Feb 8, 2018 | Blog, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Online etiquette, Parenting, Parents, Teaching Topics
When children start school, they gain new friends, experiences and role models. For parents, this can be a difficult time. Letting their child go under the supervision of another adult is challenging and often nerve-wracking. This can even cause a power struggle...
by Emma | Feb 6, 2018 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Mental Health, Online Dangers, Parenting, Social Media, Special Needs Students
Kids today are constantly connected to the Internet. While the Internet is a wonderful place full of information and resources, there are also negatives. According to the Pew Research Center (PRC), one-third of teens online have experienced cyberbullying. The...
by Emma | Feb 1, 2018 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, School Violence
Five days a week, parents wake their children, get them dressed, and feed them breakfast. Then, they send their children off to spend the day with hundreds of strangers in an unfamiliar environment. Millions of parents practice this ritual, but it doesn’t make it any...
by Emma | Jan 30, 2018 | Administrators, Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Educational Technology, Online etiquette, Parenting, Parents, Pedagogy, Teaching Topics
Digital citizenship is a concept that enables teachers, administrators, parents, and technology teams to teach students how to use the internet appropriately. Students who develop a strong sense of digital citizenship are also developing skills that can help them...
by Emma | Jan 25, 2018 | Blog, Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Parenting, Parents, Social Media
As more children and teens use technology, cyberbullying becomes more of an urgent issue. Children believe they are safe behind a screen. Often, the anonymity of social media platforms makes them think they can say or post whatever they wish without any consequences....
by Emma | Jan 23, 2018 | Administrators, Blog, Digital Citizenship, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Parents, Pedagogy
Living in a digital age, we may assume that everyone is aware of the dangers of the technology. However, technology is constantly evolving. Therefore, school administrators must stay aware of changes in technology. That way, administrators can work with teachers and...
by Emma | Jan 18, 2018 | Apps, Blog, Digital Safety, Online Dangers, Uncategorized
When it comes to creating a password, it can be a hassle to follow all of the guidelines you’ve heard. Some websites want you to have a minimum amount of characters. Others want you to include numbers, capital letters and symbols. The biggest issue for users?...
by Emma | Jan 16, 2018 | Apps, Blog, Educational Technology, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Study Skills, Teaching Topics
Technology has become an integral part of teaching and instructing students. It allows them to develop critical thinking skills, learn new concepts and creatively express their own ideas. Technology also enables educators to accommodate the three main learning styles:...
