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Technology affects executive functioning. Skills like self-control, sustained focus, organization, and the ability to resist distractions are all essential for learning, and I’m seeing more and more students struggle in these areas. Many children are coming to school without the ability to organize materials or manage multi-step tasks. I also notice increased impulsivity—students calling out, getting out of their seats, or joining in inappropriate behavior simply because they have difficulty regulating themselves in the moment. When kids spend a lot of time on their devices, they may have fewer opportunities to practice patience, problem-solving, independent work, and the slow, sustained attention that school tasks require.

emily-ryan 27 days ago

Snap # 6

"For the method of Cleopatra's death, it is safest to agree with Dio's judgement that 'no one knows clearly in what way she perished.' The story of the asp is problematic, for an individual one is typically about eight feet long, rather larger for a basket of figs and inconvenient to handle. Also a single bite by an asp is not necessarily fatal, and even when it is, as much as two hours may pass before life is extinguished" (Everitt 195).

I have taught my students for years that Cleopatra died by a snake bite. However, after reading this passage, it makes me wonder how she really died?
rjayne About 2 months ago

Job Description Placed on hold

How true is this part??  Our job as educators may be defined by subject matter, or grade, but in reality it is just an avenue for us to do our real work, work is caring for, guiding and advising young people.  (page 37)  I work with K-2 teaching AIS Reading.  I absolutely love teaching them to read, but I love just being there for them, giving a hug when needed and just present for them.

As a parent I very much related to the "placed on hold" scenarios that were described.  Sometimes, as parents we are not seen as valuable or trusted, at certain times in young people's lives.  That is ok, as long as we continue to remain involved and allow and encourage them access to those they do trust.  I loved reading about the young man who had gotten suspended and the author was going to skip the drum lessons for week.  The drum teacher iJared) inquired and requested more time with the boy instead.  In the end, Jared become the boy's trusted adult.  Jared had been in similar situations, provided advice (same as the parents), and was received well by the boy.  "Adults like Jared, who know that drums are the avenue, not the destination." 


joan-loughran 3 months ago