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 | Mar 15, 2018 | Apps, Educational Technology, Online Learning, Pedagogy, Study Skills, Teaching Topics
The world is filled with distractions. These distractions can cloud young students’ minds. They can also keep them from achieving their goals. Moreover, these distractions are multiplied online, which can make it tremendously difficult to stay on task. Here are...
by Emma | Feb 22, 2018 | Cyberbullying, Digital Citizenship, Learning and the Law, Online Dangers, Social Media, Teaching Topics
On February 8th, the West Virginia state legislature overwhelmingly passed an anti-cyberbullying bill called Grace’s Law. Here’s what you need to know. Grace’s Story A 15 year-old girl, Grace McComas, committed suicide after she endured a long...
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...
