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Mobile phones in the classroom?

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ell phones are ubiquitous. Most people would admit that they’d rather leave home without their wallets than without their phones.

According to statistics provider Smart Insights, 80 percent of internet users own a smartphone, while more than 50 percent of mobile phone users admit to reaching for their phones first thing when they wake up.

Since more than 90 percent of today’s teenagers own a phone, schools are forced to find ways to include mobile phones in the classroom without having them overshadow lessons or distract students.

A 2013 University of Nebraska-Lincoln study of 777 students at six American universities found that the average respondent used a digital device for nonclass purposes 10.93 times during a typical school day. Students’ activities included texting, social networking and emailing. Many respondents cited boredom and staying connected to the outside

world as motivating factors.

Until recently, many schools implemented strict policies regarding mobile phones in school. Some forbade students from carrying them on campus or mandated that students left them in lockers.

Many schools are now realizing the ways students can harness the technology of mobile phones in creative and innovative methods. Plus, as smartphone capabilities continue to evolve, educators are increasingly recognizing the potential of educational apps and how they can be used in the classroom.

Using mobile phones in the classroom for educational purposes also may cut down on how much the phones are used for nonschool purposes, such as texting or checking social media. According to data published in the journal Computers & Education, 80 percent of students admit that mobile phones can hinder their ability to pay attention in school when phones are not being used in conjunction

with their lessons.

Schools vary in their rules regarding mobile phone usage in the classroom.

Some schools let teachers decide, while others have more liberal policies. The following are some ideas for broaching the subject. •Research educational apps. A number of apps and websites are educational.

Whether students are connecting via a phone, laptop or tablet, these applications can encourage class participation.

Some apps can report students’ progress to teachers in real time. Remind101 is an app that can text reminders for assignments and tests to students. •Teachers can monitor diligently. The image of teachers standing in the front of the classroom lecturing is becoming more and more obsolete. It’s easier to guide students to stay on task while on mobile phones when the teacher roams the classroom to keep an eye on phone activity. It’s more difficult for students to

engage in negative behaviors when their phones are out in the open. •Cut down on tech expenses. Not every school can afford to give each student a laptop or have 20 to 30 tablets in the classroom. When students embrace BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology), teachers can maximize resources.

Mobile phones are not going anywhere soon, and schools are trying to find ways to make them more useful and less distracting in the classroom. •

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Avoid back injuries choose the right backpack F

inding the right have been designed backpack is an to hold technologiessential component cal devices as more of back-to-school and more schools shopping. Children integrate technology may have their own into the classroom. A ideas of what’s in style, less bulky bag might but parents should be lighter and easy to look for backpacks carry. that are functional be•Consider shopfore factoring in style. ping at a sporting Marrying form and goods store. Employfunction together can ees at camping and be challenging, but it’s sporting goods retailnecessary to prevent ers understand how students from develto fit backpacks for oping back problems. When it comes to students, it might be hikers and outdoor But parents must give time to make one-strap backpacks a thing adventurers.

They consideration to more of the past. can help measure a than just the size of student and find a their children’s backpacks. pack that will fit his or her body frame.

Depending on school schedules, stu- Also, these retailers may have a wider dents may be carrying backpacks for up selection of backpacks than some other to 10 hours per day, five days per week. stores, increasing the chances of finding The tax on a student’s back varies; Where the right fit. some students no longer have lockers and •Select a pack with a waist strap. Accarry their wares from class to class, oth- cording to the American Chiropractic er schools have turned to e-learning and Association, the body is not designed to no longer require multiple textbooks. carry items hanging from shoulders. By However, backpacks may be filled with using the waist strap in conjunction with several pounds of stuff, such as text- taut shoulder straps, students can distribbooks, binders, laptops, and other sup- ute the weight in their backpacks over plies, potentially leading to injury. their hip bones instead of the shoulders.

Though heavy backpacks do not cause •Wear both straps. An article by Slate scoliosis or make any curvature worse, noted a change in backpack wearing habaccording to the U.S. Consumer Prod- its starting in the mid-2000s on, stating uct Safety Commission, at least 14,000 that added take-home bulk and changing children are treated for backpack-related trends have made it more acceptable for injuries every year. The American Acade- students to loop both straps around the my of Orthopedic Surgeons says that the shoulders. The padded and adjustable weight of a backpack should not exceed shoulder straps should be at least two 10 to 15 percent of a child’s body weight. inches wide. All straps should be used But many students pack their bags with each time the pack is worn. much more weight than that.

•Backpacks should be loaded propImproperly sized, worn and over- erly. Heavy items should be near the censtuffed backpacks can injure joints and ter bottom to distribute the load, rather lead to neck, back and shoulder injuries. than placed on top. Students should only They also may affect children’s posture. carry what is necessary, visiting lockers To combat health issues: or desks as needed to lighten their packs.

•Choose a streamlined model. Select a Backpack fit and functionality is somebackpack that will get the job done with- thing parents should take seriously when out much added bulk. Many backpacks shopping for school supplies. •

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Strategies to improve teen driver safety A

llowing your child to drive themselves to school this year?

Will your child be a passenger in a student carpool? Learning to drive and receiving a driver’s license makes for some exciting times for young drivers.

Those first moments of freedom on the road open up many new possibilities for teenagers accustomed to relying on their parents to get them around town.

Although being a new driver is exciting, it also carries with it very real risk. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States, taking the lives of six teens a day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Harvard Health Publications states that lack of experience behind the wheel is one factor behind high crash rates among teens, but other factors also may be in play.

The prefrontal cortex, which contains the neural mechanisms of self-control, is one of the last parts of the brain to mature. As a result, teenagers are prone to taking risks, behaving impulsively

and seeking sensation. These traits can be dangerous behind the wheel of a car.

Preventing teenage driving accidents requires some measure of dedication, awareness and education.

•Improve driving skills. A driver’s license does not mean drivers have learned all there is to know about driving. In fact, newly licensed drivers still have a lot to learn. Experience only comes with time and practice, and every day presents teen drivers with a new opportunity to expand their skills.

•Watch the speed limit. Speeding makes it more difficult to control a vehicle. Obey the speed limit, and recognize speed limits are suggestions during ideal driving conditions. When driving in inclement weather, reduce speed, even if that means driving below the speed limit.

•Reduce distractions. When driving, reduce distractions inside of the car.

This includes eating or talking on the phone while driving. It also means fiddling with the radio or checking social media. The CDC’s Youth Risk Behav-

ior Surveillance -United States, 2015 states that 42 percent of high school students who drive report texting or emailing while driving. Texting while driving creates conditions similar to drinking or using drugs while behind the wheel.

•Avoid peer passengers. Teens should avoid having other teens or younger children as passengers in their first year as licensed drivers. Other kids can be an added source of distraction inside of the vehicle and may goad drivers into behaviors they would otherwise avoid.

Wait until you gain more experience behind the wheel before you start to hone your chauffeur skills.

•Stick to daytime driving. Driving at night can make it much more difficult for drivers to see their surroundings and recognize potential hazards.

Within the first few months of earning their licenses, teenagers should drive only during the daytime and log plenty of practice hours driving at night accompanied by an adult until they feel more confident.*

For parents handing off the keys to a son or daughter, now may be the best time to lay down ground rules and expectations.

Did you know?

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eachers provide many things to their students. In addition to an education, support and guidance, many teachers also feel compelled to enhance their classrooms with supplies they’ve purchased out-of-pocket.

According to a poll of 1,500 teachers conducted by the educational resource Edutopia, 93 percent of teachers feel obligated or somewhat obligated to buy school supplies for their classrooms with their own money. The Education Market Association says that virtually all teachers wind up paying out of pocket for supplies. The amounts spent annually can be upwards of $1,000 per teacher.

In addition, not all of the teachers funding supplies work in lowincome districts. A report published in early 2016 by the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities found that many states now provide less financial support per student than they did before the recession took hold roughly nine years ago.

Districts forced to work under tight budgets are increasingly outsourcing the costs of supplies to parents. When parents fail to provide supplies, teachers are bearing the brunt of the costs to avoid seeing their students go without necessary resources. •

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Navigating school tech choices Technology is essential in the daily lives of students. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kids learning their ABCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or graduate students pursuing advanced degrees, technology has transformed the way lessons are taught and learned.

Statistics support the notion that technology in the classroom is irreplaceable.

According to data from the tutoring resource PracTutor, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and various colleges, 98 percent of schools have one or more computers in the classroom. In addition, 77 percent of teachers use the internet for instruction, while 40 percent of teachers report students use computers during instructional time in the classroom.

Many instructors now assign homework that must be completed online.

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development looked at computer usage among 15-year-olds across 31 nations and regions. Many students in high-performing nations reported spending between one and two hours a

day on a computer outside of school.

Because computers are so necessary in and out of the classroom, families and students may want to revisit their options before buying new devices.

DESKTOP COMPUTER Desktop computers used to be the goto for families and students, and there are still many reasons why desktops make sense. In addition to their relatively inexpensive sticker price, desktop computers allow students to customize their packages according to their needs and get a powerful operating system in the process.

New and advanced processing speeds also mean that many desktop computers can be relied on for educational purposes while also being fast enough to handle recreational gaming.

One of the main disadvantages of desktop computers is their lack of portability. Desktops are not easily moved, and if repairs are necessary, it can be a hassle to have them fixed.

LAPTOP COMPUTERS Over the last decade, laptop computers have become more popular than desktop computers, largely because of their portability. Laptops are designed to be taken from place to place, so students can use them for note-taking in the classroom and then studying at home.

Although laptop processors have just about caught up to desktop processors, they may be lacking the processing pop unless consumers are willing to pay more for laptops with high performance. Another shortcoming of laptops is that they generally have smaller screens than desktop computers, which can make working on fine details more challenging.

TABLETS Tablets offer the most in terms of portability. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lightweight and small and offer a wealth of access in a compact package. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tablets offer much more than the first such devices to hit the market. Some can run apps and equiva-

lent programs that were once exclusive to desktop and laptop computers. Tablets also tend to be less expensive than desktops or laptops.

Where tablets may fall short is in the peripherals. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s difficult to connect backup drives and other accessories to tablets.

However, with advancements in cloudbased storage, this may not be an issue.

Also, note-taking on virtual keyboards may be more challenging, and working on tabletsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; small screens can be tiresome over time. Convertible tablet/laptops are now emerging to bridge these gaps.

Shopping for a new computer can be complicated, but basing purchases on need rather than want can help guide the process. â&#x20AC;˘

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Dread the morning rush?

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any families find the rush is on to make it to school and work on time each morning. Feeling rushed in the morning is a recipe for added stress.

Rushing through things is a poor way to begin a day, and those feelings of uneasiness can put a damper on the rest of the day ahead.

Making mornings less hectic involves a few different strategies that parents and kids can easily incorporate into their daily routines.

• Wake up slightly earlier. Getting up earlier than normal, even if it’s just 15 to 20 minutes before you’re accustomed to getting out of bed, can help reduce morning stress. Resist the temptation to hit the snooze button over and over again. A few extra minutes each morning can make you feel more relaxed and make for a smooth, stress-free start to the day.

• Get some work done the night before.

Prepare lunches the night before and have them ready in the refrigerator. In addition, lay your clothes for the follow-

ing day out each night. This saves time and takes a couple more things off your morning to-do list.

• Ease back into a routine. As a new school year dawns or a long vacation comes to an end, begin going to bed earlier and start waking up earlier as well.

This can make the transition from carefree mornings to busy mornings go more smoothly.

• Prep backpacks in the evening. Look through folders, sign paperwork, check assignments, and do whatever is you need to do the night before to save your family from having to scramble in the morning.

This ensures those permission slips get signed and items make it back into school bags.

• Opt for school lunch a few times.

Look ahead on the school lunch menu and speak with children about which meals they enjoy. Let kids purchase school lunch on those days to give yourself a day off from lunch detail.

• Have quick breakfast foods available.

Smoothies, cereal bars, oatmeal, and whole-grain cereals are fast and nutritious ways to start the day.

• Carpool whenever possible. Busy families can save themselves extra work by proposing a neighborhood carpool.

Sharing school dropoff detail frees time up for parents once or twice a week, and

kids may enjoy traveling to school with their friends.

Mornings can be tricky when family members are getting ready for school and work at the same time. By practicing a few daily rituals, it’s possible to curb the rush and start the day happier and more relaxed. •

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Should schools reinforce cursive writing skills?

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ursive writing lessons were once mandatory in schools. Many adults can remember cursive writing lessons on lined paper and time spent practicing this aesthetically appealing style of writing.

But thanks to technology and a growing reliance on computers to complete school assignments, handwriting skills are no longer stressed as much as they once were. In fact, some children never receive cursive writing instruction.

The absence of cursive writing lessons has led to a heated debate. Some people feel cursive writing is archaic and a waste of time, while others believe it is a relevant skill. Here is a look at both sides of the debate.

THE PROS OF CURSIVE WRITING Various experts and educators have weighed in on the lasting benefits of cursive handwriting. Here are just a few of the benefits proponents of cursive writ-

ing point to.

•Cursive writing stimulates the brain.

“Cursive writing helps train the brain to integrate visual and tactile information, and fine motor dexterity,” Dr. William Klemm said in an article in Psychology Today.

The skills developed from learning cursive writing cannot be replaced by using a keyboard. In addition, MRIs have revealed an interesting relationship between handwriting and the brain. The brains of people with good handwriting are more active in areas associated with cognition, language and executive function than the brains of those with poor handwriting.

•Cursive writing may promote focus.

Writing things down by hand forces a person to slow down and formulate his or her thought. Handwritten notes may hold the advantage over computer-typed notes in terms of recollection of facts.

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Dr. William Klemm â&#x20AC;˘Cursive writing may help students with dyslexia. Dyslexia is a language processing disorder that can hinder reading, writing, spelling and sometimes even speaking. According to the International Dyslexia Association, when writing cursive, the words jotted down become a unit, rather than a series of separate strokes, and that may contribute to better spelling. And since all lowercase cursive letters begin on the line, fewer of them are likely to be reversed.

THE CONS OF CURSIVE WRITING There are various reasons why people think lessons in cursive writing are unnecessary. â&#x20AC;˘Cursive writing is only used in signatures. Cursive writing is seldom used except for signatures. Even then, e-signing and online transactions have removed the need to write in cursive.

â&#x20AC;˘Typing on a keyboard should take precedence. Many parents and educators believe that cursive writing lessons do little to prepare young students for an increasingly digital world. Such opponents of cursive writing suggest keyboarding lessons should take precedence over teaching handwriting skills. Teachers have admitted that cursive writing lessons take a lot of time, and many simply cannot devote classroom time to them. â&#x20AC;˘Digital texts make it obsolete. Some argue that those who do not know how to read in cursive can never understand historical texts or early manuscripts. However, so much has been transcribed into digital texts that this argument is seen by many as outdated.

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Stay healthy this school year S

tudents are most likely to get sick when school starts because being at school put childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immune systems to the test, offers The Mayo Clinic.

Young children who are in close proximity to others in large groups tend to spread organisms like bacteria and viruses that cause illness. Breaking the cycle can take some work, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible to make this a healthy school year.

they may not be as effective as washing hands with warm, soapy water.

STOP (SOME) SHARING Sharing develops good manners and can foster new friendships. But children should be discouraged from sharing food, drinks and other personal items.

Once the item has been placed in a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouth, it should not be shared.

ENCOURAGE HANDWASHING

TAKE A SICK DAY

Frequent handwashing is a great way to prevent illness. Handwashing habits are essential for school-aged children and should be taught as soon as possible. Children should wash their hands after they use the bathroom and before they eat.

If theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been playing outside or have interacted with children who are sick, handwashing can help remove some of the germs lingering on their hands. Antibacterial wipes are another option, but

Rare is the student who will never come down with an illness. When kids get sick, keep them at home. Schools may have guidelines indicating when it is acceptable for children to return to school, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that parents adhere to those guidelines so illnesses cannot spread around the school.

PROMOTE ADEQUATE SLEEP AND NUTRITION While adults may need between seven

and nine hours of sleep a night, children often require more. The National Sleep Foundation recommends eight to 13 hours of sleep a night for schoolaged children. Begin adjusting sleep schedules during the latter part of summer vacation so that children can readjust to their regular sleep schedules.

Parents also should feed kids nutritious diets consisting of a variety of foods. Avoid high-calorie junk foods, reserving such items only as special treats every so often.

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DONATE CLEANING SUPPLIES Some schools may be underfunded and may not have enough supplies to

keep all of the classrooms and surfaces clean. Parents can help by donating cleaning wipes and sprays so that students and teachers can thrive in clean, healthy environments. â&#x20AC;˘

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