What is the Meaning of Phishing?
July 25, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
One of the most common tricks for stealing your information is aptly called “phishing” (pronounced just like “fishing for information”). Phishing is any attempt at tricking someone to send information that can be used to access their accounts or get them to send money.
A number of students fall prey to this scam. It […]
Dealing with Bullying in School: Should We Judge?
July 24, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Adults regularly play judge in the disputes between children, and anti-bullying laws actually require us to serve as a judge in dealing with bullying in school.
Judging is very serious business. It should not be taken lightly and only be done when absolutely necessary and by qualified experts.
Whenever we act as a judge between […]
How can I Check for Plagiarism in the Classroom?
July 23, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
It is well known that students often “copy-paste” their assignments or reports from the internet with no regard to plagiarism. It is, therefore, our role as teachers to conduct a strict check for plagiarism and ensure that they adhere to the moral code of respecting the writing of other authors.
Before cracking the whip […]
What should Teachers know about FERPA Regulations?
July 19, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Teachers should be aware of issues related to privacy of educational records. It is important for the teachers to keep personal information related to the child and parents confidential. At the same time, the school authorities may need to access some of this information to make decisions for the school. The state may […]
What is the Importance of Digital Footprints?
Digital footprints are traces left by one’s activity in a digital environment. Most adults and many children have them. The easiest way to get a feel of it is to “Google” yourself.
Will Richardson, in a 2008 article for Educational Leadership, titled Footprints in the Digital Age wrote: “As the geeky father of a […]
How do I Decide on Backgrounds for Classroom Bulletin Boards?
July 11, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Once you have planned your overall design for your classroom bulletin boards, you can work out the specifics like the background that you want. The background is an important part of a bulletin board and will need to be in coordination with your design.
The first step is to decide on the color theme […]
What is the Effectivity of Sensory Training for ADHD?
July 10, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Sensory processing and integration issues often present themselves in children with ADHD. The children may appear to have difficulties in interpreting and processing sensory information from their environment.
Following are related symptoms:
Short attention span
Sensitivity to sounds
Unusual sensitivity to smells
Fascination with lights
Walking on the toes
Coordination problems
Indifference to pain or temperature
Refusal to wear certain types of […]
Why is it Important to Create Acceptable Use Policies for Staff in Schools?
July 9, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
As leaders in the education sector, it is important to create acceptable use policies (AUP). These key staff related issues include the following:
Employment
As employees and staff, one is accountable to potential disciplinary action mandated by law, local school and district policy as well as union agreements.
Secure Data Access
The high access given to staff […]
How can I use Infographics in the Classroom?
July 4, 2012 by PLB · 4 Comments
There is nothing more powerful than information. It is what makes the world go around. However, ever so often, information in itself gets a little stale and needs a creative shake to look attractive again. Infographics does just that. This is especially true in a classroom with students whose attention span seems to […]
What are the Causes for Challenging Behaviors in Children?
July 2, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
A student’s behavior is not random but is determined by one or more root causes or behavioral drivers, the most common of which include:
Social attention (adult or peer)
A student may call out sarcastic comments in class because she gets peer attention for doing so.
Escape or avoidance of tasks, settings, or situations
A student who […]
