Students today

Almost all the way through the semester, and by now you should have a basic idea of what is exected of you in any given class that you are taking. You know if you are going to need to bring lots of extra paper or if you can probably get your homework done from spanish during your english lecture.  Read More »

Experiential Teaching & Learning… Is it really important?

Actually, I got the idea for this post from my last one on my youngest daughter’s class project concerning global warming. This is a bit different though, but still holds true to the principles concerning how teachers teach, and perhaps more importantly, how students learn.  Read More »

Cheating has become more and more common within our nation's high schools and colleges. It's gotten so out of control that it actually more likely that a student has cheated than that they haven't cheated. We have to wonder what the cause of such an increase in cheating could be.  Read More »

The other day, I was sitting in my computers class and overheard a conversation between one of my peers and my teacher. My instructor was asking her about current events and little bits of trivia. My mind was blown when I saw that she could not answer one question. She could not name the Vice President of the United States. This girl is a senior in high school. She is elligable to graduate.  Read More »

It all started in 6th period ethics class. My teacher always picked topics that were relevant to us today -- but none of the topics hit so personal as the topic he presented to us with: cheating.

Now, I can say this with confidence that more than 90% who are reading this right now have cheated in your life. We've all done it and we've done it willingly despite knowing fully well about the consequences. And the funny thing is that it doesn't even matter who you are -- whether you're the star athlete on the team, the teacher's pet, or the honors kid -- everyone does it. We're all cheaters.  Read More »

Have you ever been in a heated discussion, most of which turn to politics immediately, and heard someone blurt out a statement that seems to make no sense whatsoever? These arguments seem to plague the youth of today, turning many from intelligent students into name callers.  Read More »

I want to get into my car and drive.

I have no idea where to.  Honestly, I don't care.  As long as it's not to work or school or home, I think I'll be content.  Buildings now sicken me.  Closed spaces, artificial light, commercial air--I find myself being instead of living.  Read More »

Most high school student know very little or seem to be very uninterested in today's politics. That make me superbly mad because most of the people in my '08 senior class will be able to vote in this next year's presidential election. They know little to nothing about the people who are running nor do they really care to know more.  Read More »