Thursday 21 February 2013
WHY BAD HOMEWORK HABITS HAPPEN TO GOOD KIDS
This is a booklet by Linda Silbert, PhD. It can be downloaded for free from www.askdrlindasilbert.com/tips.html. Alternatively you can get a copy from Mrs Mansfield.
Saturday 16 February 2013
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WEBSITE
Have a look at this cool website. National Geographic It may help you with your research for your next project. You'll also find lots of interesting things you'd love to know even when you don't have a project.
Monday 11 February 2013
Why Do Internet Trolls Exist?
As you've probably discovered, there are people lurking all over the web who find great joy in humiliating and attacking others. This insightful infographic describes the inner workings of Internet trolls, explaining why they decide to spend their online time in attack mode. Tapping the expertise of psychologists and experts, it offers solid reasons why this scourge of the Internet continues.
We all like to think that most people mean well, and are inherently good. Even if that's true, the infographic shows us instances where even some good people can quickly turn bad, all because of a variety of situations related to mob behavior.
When people think they're anonymous, they do things they otherwise wouldn't. When conversations aren't happening in real time, some people feel like they can quickly dash off a negative comment and then immediately escape altogether. And when people get all wrapped up in their narcissism and rebelliousness, they might be more likely to pick on others they don't even know.
This infographic, presented by bestpsychologyschoolsonline.com, concludes with University of Central Lancashire lecturer Claire Hardaker offering ways to prevail over Internet trolls. She combed through nine years' worth of unmoderated comments on an Internet forum, and suggests ways to frustrate — and even thwart — trolls.
Why Do Internet Trolls Exist? [INFOGRAPHIC]
From http://mashable.com/2013/02/10/internet-trolls/
We all like to think that most people mean well, and are inherently good. Even if that's true, the infographic shows us instances where even some good people can quickly turn bad, all because of a variety of situations related to mob behavior.
When people think they're anonymous, they do things they otherwise wouldn't. When conversations aren't happening in real time, some people feel like they can quickly dash off a negative comment and then immediately escape altogether. And when people get all wrapped up in their narcissism and rebelliousness, they might be more likely to pick on others they don't even know.
This infographic, presented by bestpsychologyschoolsonline.com, concludes with University of Central Lancashire lecturer Claire Hardaker offering ways to prevail over Internet trolls. She combed through nine years' worth of unmoderated comments on an Internet forum, and suggests ways to frustrate — and even thwart — trolls.
Why Do Internet Trolls Exist? [INFOGRAPHIC]
From http://mashable.com/2013/02/10/internet-trolls/
Internet safety lessons urged for five-year-olds
The charity ChildLine has seen a big increase in calls about online pornography
Pupils as young as five should be given lessons in how to use the internet safely, urge campaigners.
The call comes amid fears that children are increasingly exposed to online pornography and forced to send indecent images of themselves to others.
The charity ChildLine is holding assemblies in every UK primary school to tell children how to stay safe in the digital age.
Claire Lilley, of the NSPCC, said: "We are facing an e-safety time bomb."
Ms Lilley said online abuse was one of the biggest child protection issues of our time.
"Young people tell us they are experiencing all sorts of new forms of abuse on scale never before seen.
'Huge' dangers
"The internet and mobile phones are now part and parcel of young people's everyday lives. They are the first generation who have never known a world without them.
"The benefits are huge, both socially and educationally, but so too are the dangers."
ChildLine says its helpline took some 3,745 calls about abuse via the internet and mobile phones last year, with most callers aged between 12 and 15.
Some 250 callers said they were being groomed for sex online.
There was also a 70% increase in calls about online pornography with 641 calls, some from children as young as 11 years old.
The campaigners also highlighted previous research which has shown that many teenagers see "sexting" and hard core pornography as "mundane", while cyberbullying is a growing and insidious problem.
On Monday the Child Exploitation and Online Protection group (CEOP) warned that paedophiles are increasingly forcing children to carry out sexual acts online.
The NSPCC says that schools need to step in as the issue is something that parents struggle to keep up with.
It is calling for lessons in all schools on internet safety with young people themselves sharing tips for keeping safe online and more advice for parents on how to talk to their children about the issue - just as they would about being wary of drugs or strangers.
Blanket filtering
It also wants all internet service providers to provide easy systems to allow parents to install online blocks and filters in their homes.
However some experts argued against blanket filtering of the internet. Phil Bradley, of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, described it as "like using a hammer to crack a nut".
He warned that blanket filtering could have unintended consequences such as blocking legitimate websites on sexual health and identity.
"When it comes to the internet... children need to learn how to use it safely and how to differentiate the good from the bad."
A government spokeswoman said web safety was taught in schools as part of the personal, social and health curriculum but it shouldn't just be left to teachers.
"Just as parents would teach their children to cross the road safely, they should also help them learn how to stay safe online.
"The industry also has a vital role to play. Websites children use to network should be fully moderated and internet companies should provide parents with all the tools and information they need - including access to parental controls."
WORLD EDUCATION GAMES 5-7 MARCH
The World Education Games is an annual global online challenge to get all students (4-18 years of age) excited about learning, and to give the top students in all schools an opportunity to see how they measure up against the best in the world. Last year, over 5 million students were a part of what is now the world’s largest online education event.
The World Education Games are completely free to register for and participate in.
Split over three days and focussing on literacy, mathematics and science, the World Education Games is a hugely exciting and engaging way to promote learning and education across the world. Our partners UNICEF and Samsung work with us to promote our key messages of education for all. Check out the HISTORY tab above to read more about the story and legacy of the Games.
Register your child and let him or her be part of setting a Guinness World Record!
Click Here! to register.
The World Education Games are completely free to register for and participate in.
Split over three days and focussing on literacy, mathematics and science, the World Education Games is a hugely exciting and engaging way to promote learning and education across the world. Our partners UNICEF and Samsung work with us to promote our key messages of education for all. Check out the HISTORY tab above to read more about the story and legacy of the Games.
Register your child and let him or her be part of setting a Guinness World Record!
Click Here! to register.
Thursday 7 February 2013
A.D.H.D. Identify and help
Peter lived a sad, lonely life. He'd given up on an intimate, sharing relationship because he knew he'd only repeat the past and end up hurting those who meant the most to him - his wife, his children and his parents. His young family had disappeared many years ago. Not even his parents invited him to their special occasions because they never knew if he was going to arrive drunk or drugged up to the eyeballs.
Just a few months ago I met Peter and was immediately taken by his sincerity and searching for answers. He's been in and out of rehab and also had extensive therapy for his A.D.H.D. He did extremely well when not drugged or in an alcoholic haze, but wasn't able to stay 'clean' for any period of time.
He was trying to understand himself and had one burning question which no one had ever been able to answer - he wanted to know what made him start taking these things in the first place.
As he spoke, the more the puzzle pieces fell into place.
He remembered being a fun-loving, adventurous, excitable and exciting kid who couldn't understand why he was always in trouble in class, and was teased and excluded by his classmates. Home wasn't much different and he'd go home to a hiding every day not knowing why he'd had it. Peter spoke of the intense pain when he first began to feel he was a waste of space. He desperately wanted to belong and eventually found refuge in a group of kids who were already drinking heavily. He did not like the alcohol but it meant he was part of the group.
Finally Peter understood - his life of substance abuse started because he was looking for acceptance - he wanted to belong.
This is a common story in the life of people with A.D.H.D. and especially those who were raised in a time when people just saw them as noisy, naughty children. No one recognized how hard they tried, and no one helped. - Anon
Just a few months ago I met Peter and was immediately taken by his sincerity and searching for answers. He's been in and out of rehab and also had extensive therapy for his A.D.H.D. He did extremely well when not drugged or in an alcoholic haze, but wasn't able to stay 'clean' for any period of time.
He was trying to understand himself and had one burning question which no one had ever been able to answer - he wanted to know what made him start taking these things in the first place.
As he spoke, the more the puzzle pieces fell into place.
He remembered being a fun-loving, adventurous, excitable and exciting kid who couldn't understand why he was always in trouble in class, and was teased and excluded by his classmates. Home wasn't much different and he'd go home to a hiding every day not knowing why he'd had it. Peter spoke of the intense pain when he first began to feel he was a waste of space. He desperately wanted to belong and eventually found refuge in a group of kids who were already drinking heavily. He did not like the alcohol but it meant he was part of the group.
Finally Peter understood - his life of substance abuse started because he was looking for acceptance - he wanted to belong.
This is a common story in the life of people with A.D.H.D. and especially those who were raised in a time when people just saw them as noisy, naughty children. No one recognized how hard they tried, and no one helped. - Anon
Tuesday 5 February 2013
SKY MAP
How many times have you looked up at the night sky and wished you could identify the stars and constellations for your children? Well, now you can!
Go to fourmilab.ch/yoursky and type in your latitude and longitude. E.g. Johannesburg - 26°12'S, 28°4'E (You should be able to find this on your GPS or Google Earth).
A map then appears of the sky above your area. Go outside and gaze at the stars... (Don't forget your torch!)
Go to fourmilab.ch/yoursky and type in your latitude and longitude. E.g. Johannesburg - 26°12'S, 28°4'E (You should be able to find this on your GPS or Google Earth).
A map then appears of the sky above your area. Go outside and gaze at the stars... (Don't forget your torch!)
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