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The problem: the punishment model has no place in parenting or learning. Punishment must start being a last resort, in education not the go-to response to everything. The solution is grace, empathy, kindness and modeling compassion every day, every moment so that is what gets LEARNED. I experienced the punishment model, as many of us do. I was told simply I would be “good or dead” and any tears was met with “do you want a reason to cry” followed by “keep it up and I will knock you into next week.” AND THIS was GOOD parenting. 
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“Tech-Blog With Me” Tech- Blog with me assigns blog posting in 2 areas. Students can follow the assignments, combine ideas, or adjust and adapt the lessons to enjoy. The first area is Computer Science and Tech concepts, the second area is current events.  I have been assigning and encouraging my students to create and keep digital portfolios for many years. Now students age 10-17 can access all this instruction in a free offer: “Tech-Blog With Me”.  Elementary school students love learning STEM. Why do they love doing experiments? Why do they love computer programming, inventing, and solving complex problems? In my opinion kids just love to create and be creative in a safe environment. What do I mean by a safe environment?  Digital Portfolios are an important inclusion in my computer science classroom. Digital Portfolios can be used by seniors for college admissions and scholarships. Student Digital Portfolios have at least 3 sections: About me, Projects and a BlogSite.  I have been invited to share an inspiring quote in a book to be published that inspires women, looking back at a time in my life. Since I teach highschool and am with highschool graduates for this important time in their life I will be thinking of myself at 17 years old. My daughter recently found a photograph of me the night of my senior prom in 1981 in my mom’s photos when she moved.  Graduating Highschool is an exciting time. The hard work to graduate as valedictorian or top 10% of the graduating class is done. Internships and Community service hours wrapped up with a poster and a bow. AP Tests complete. Thank you cards sent. Decisions are made with all their acceptances as to where they are going to college. Robots built and taken apart, ready to go for the next group.  I have had these exceptional 2024 graduating seniors in my program since they were in 4th and 5th grades. They are the first to complete the Junior Botball Challenge educational programs through BotBall regional tournaments annually, including GCER in St. Augustine, Florida Summer 2023.  In the first 5 min of class I lead 1-3 min of focus and breathwork. A “balanced breath” is the foundational practice for my students. My students report very positive feedback every year. Students find assessments especially stressful as well as other activities in school.  |
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