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Are teens replacing books with the web? Some people seem to think so. An article in today's paper about an Ohio teen refers to websites she prefers to read instead of books. The sites, Quizilla and fanficktion.net , give readers the opportunity to read
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I recently posted about my frustration in tech computer inservices because the instructors lost patience with those of us who struggled to keep up with some of our tech savvy peers. Today I read where training in technology still seems to be an
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Is teaching handwriting as big a deal as it was when I was in school? As the grandparent of two small boys, I have searched for just the right style and color pencil grips to help them get off to a good start in writing. Some people are concerned that
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I once had my hand slapped during a computer inservice. The instructor was clearly irritated that I wasn't catching on fast enough and stopped me from pushing any more keys. I was so embarrassed. It always seemed strange to me that teachers are expected
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I once had a student that was obsessed with collecting discarded staples. He brought a large magnet to school and found plenty of staples as he walked from class to class. His hobby seemed harmless enough, but was it some sort of addiction or warning?
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I think it's good news that students riding school buses might be able to do something other than sing mindless songs or attempt to get truckers to honk. Some lucky students will be able to connect to the internet and work a bit before arriving at school.
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Teachers have to keep up with much more than the content of their subjects in today's world. Technology is constantly changing the way we do things. Watch the YouTube video below to see one person's view of the challenges young people will face as they
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My advice to new teachers is always, "Never let them see you mad." New technology is taking this to a new level. Students are capturing angry teachers at their worst moments and putting them on YouTube. I remember one incident in a computer lab when I
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As a former victim of bullying, I would like to think that others wouldn't have to endure the same school experiences that I did. As a teacher, I tried numerous times to stop bullying but met with limited success. Principal Alan J. Capasso of Greenwich
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Does Hallmark know that January 23rd is a special day? I have never seen a card for National Handwriting Day. Perhaps you are supposed to take a pencil or pen in hand and design your own! No, it's not a stay in bed and relax kind of day. It's a day to
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Should MySpace be responsible for your child's safety? In an article called " Who's the Parent Here?" on dallasnews.com, an editorial tells parents that they need to be the ones supervising their children. There are four families who have filed lawsuits
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Oprah is at it again. It would be great if we all had her money and concern for others. As reported on nationalpost.com Oprah has started a school to help disadvantaged girls to the tune of $40 million. She had made a promise to Nelson Mandela, the former
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A new, abbreviated language is emerging, thanks to computers and cell phones. Since students are so accustomed to this type of communication, they have a tendency to use it in formal writing. An article on washingtonpost.com talks about the IM shorthand.
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