What is Cyber Education? Cyber education involves the use of technology in the classroom as well as teaching students about technology, technological communication, and secure navigation and usage. Cyber education covers the importance of topics such as phishing, ransomware, malware, online scams, and ensuring proper protection for online account security. This education extends to safeguarding against cyberattacks, whether it's on a computer, tablet, [...]
Introduction As artificial intelligence (AI) makes its impact around the world and continues to improve every day, there’s no denying that it will find its way into the classroom in some shape or form. Many educators are trying to embrace and utilize AI in some ways rather than banning it completely and ignoring its potential positive uses for students. So how is it [...]
Test anxiety: we’ve all been there. Tests are a common and normalized aspect of education across all grade levels, but realistically, they may do more harm than good. Test anxiety looks different for everyone, but it can include physical symptoms such as nausea, headache, sweating, and rapid heartbeat, as well as emotional ramifications such as feelings of helplessness, fear, stress, and disappointment. It [...]
Introduction (What is Selective Attention?) Selective attention is a fundamental ability linked to human memory and cognition, and it plays a major role in academic understanding and achievement. It is the ability to selectively process information that is relevant and specific to a task at hand, while simultaneously avoiding the processing of irrelevant, distracting information. This filtering of information is essential in understanding [...]
Introduction In a traditional sense, a “focus group” is a common market research method to collect feedback from a group of people. A company will survey a small group of people, often having them discuss products or services that have yet to be launched. The expectation is that the company will gain valuable insight into what the public may think once the product [...]
Introduction to Virtual Reality (a.k.a. VR) Rock climbing, skydiving, extreme mountain biking, roller coasters, even tropical vacations: Thanks to VR, all these endeavors are now possible without leaving the comfort of your home. VR refers to the use of computer-generated imaging and stimuli to replicate a “real” environment. In their selected environment, users can experience sound, touch, and even 360-degree panoramic views, as [...]
According to a 2015 national survey, 70 percent of college students reported feeling stressed about their finances. Tuition alone has skyrocketed—during the 2019 to 2020 school year, researchers found a 180 percent increase in cost compared to 40 years ago—but this is merely the beginning. College students have a plethora of other expenses as well, such as meal plans, groceries, boarding, rent, travel, [...]
When I was in sixth grade, I got the chance to attend BEA, or BookExpo America, with my parents in New York City. The yearly convention offers members of the publishing industry a chance to “build relationships, learn tactics to bolster business and get the pulse of what’s trending in today’s shifting marketplace.” My mother was considering opening a bookstore at the time [...]
Title: The Power Author: Naomi Alderman Average PSG Rating: 4.3/5 Favorite Quote: “One of them says, ‘Why did they do it?’ . . . And the other answers, ‘Because they could.’ That is the only answer there ever is.” March was a long month (winter packed its bags then decided to stay a little longer), but that gave the PSG Book Club more [...]
FEBRUARY Title: Life After Life Author: Kate Atkinson Average PSG Rating: 3.875/5 Favorite Quote: “Sylvie’s knowledge, like Izzie’s, was random yet far-ranging, ‘The sign that one has acquired one’s learning from reading novels rather than an education.’” Although the PSG Book Club was a little behind this month (we blame February) we’re excited to reveal our thoughts on our second pick—Life After Life [...]