All of our amazing Carolina Day School students have the potential to do something great for the world. Do you recall that time you told me that you became a teacher to make more of a difference? Well with your support and the advantages of using technology you can help the students use that potential to do their great something. Both you and information technology play a substantial role at CDS. You and technology are here at CDS to help us, the students,gain as much of an education as possible
The classroom is under attack. At least, that is what many educators seem to believe. From countless teachers and professors across the nation, the use of technology in the classrooms has served as a distraction to instructors and an impediment to the student’s success in the classroom. Many educators believe that the current generation of students seem to see technology such as smart phones and laptops as a means of entertainment and socializing. Most would say that the teachers should be the main
What are the similarities and differences between Mesopotamia and The Nile River Civilization? They were both civilizations developed around 3000 B.C but yet they’re social and political systems can be quite different. Let’s explore… Mesopotamia or “between the river” (in Greek) was a civilization that resided between the Tigris and Euphrates river. Mesopotamia was home to many city-states, such as the Sumerian civilization, as well as impressive inventions, cultures and learning techniques
agree with Leon Botstein’s critique of the American high school. The current American educational system is broken and must be rebuilt. Botstein’s evaluation of the American high school is accurate. The typical school environment experienced by students has hurt several classes of students dating back to the 1990s. American high school’s hurt students by having these groups within the educational system. Along with this, Botstein argues that the American high school is too lengthy, causing students
Sister Mathilde DeLucy Doctor Daniel Katz EDST 1501-AA 15 October 2014 "The dream begins, most of the time, with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you on to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth."--Dan Rather A teacher is one who has the privilege to walk beside countless individuals in this constantly changing world. A true teacher inspires wonder and encourages growth. A teacher has the potential to inspire a dream, and provide a
The painting Apollo and Daphne was painted by Giovanni Di Lutero, who also known as Dosso Dossi. He created this beautiful painting in 1538. The Apollo and Daphne is 6’2” by 3’ 9” oil on canvas painting located in Galleria Borghese, Rome. A picture of this painting can be found on page 352 in the textbook Experience Humanities by Roy T. Matthews, F. DeWitt Platt, and Thomas F. X. Noble. Bright, vibrant colors in the background make this painting appear to almost glow with light. The medium that
Egypt and Mesopotamia are two very different civilizations; they each incorporate several various strategies used for survival. Another difference between the two cultures is their beliefs about marriage and divorce. Egypt relies on the Nile to provide a continuous water supply, and a more efficient way to transport up and down the river. “A steady northern wind propelled ships sailing against the current, and traffic moving in the opposite direction had the assistance of the flow of the river itself
Neil Postman believes that for the best possible way to run an education is to have “narratives.” He refers to these narratives as “gods.” He also feels that these narratives are necessary for an improved American culture. Postman explains that this is something our current public school system lacks. Now on top of recognizing that this is something we have once had these ideas but now they’re gone. These narratives are gone because political philosophies overpower them such as The Myth of Reason
Brandyn Herrera HUM 250 November 9, 2014 Mid-Term 2. Mesopotamia The essay that I choose to write about is about Mesopotamia and comparing it to the Egyptians. This deals with the social, political, and religion. So by that known as one of the earliest civilizations, Mesopotamia and Egypt both share set amounts of similarities and very little differences along with a lot of distinctions. These two civilizations were formed together in very similar surroundings. A similarity is Politically
In the 21st century information is easily accessible. As teenagers evolve in the Web 2.0 world they can learn, comment on, and even steal information that is given freely on the Internet. The evolution of the Internet from inactive web pages to the growth of user-generated pages and the birth of social media is exactly what Jon Lanier has stated being disruptive to public discourse. Public discourse is all around us as we go on with our daily lives, and even more so when it comes to the Internet