Harvard Cracks Down On Cheating In Wake Of Scandal

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Name of Publication/Website: Ethics NewslineDay/Month/Year of Article: September 17, 2013Name of Article: Harvard Cracks Down On Cheating In Wake Of Scandal

Dozens of students have been suspended because they cheated on exams. In a class of more then 250 over half cheated on a take home exam. People say that students are being enabled to cheat because of witnessing politicians using questionable tactics, and athletes employing performance-enhancing drugs. 

Example of student cheating

I think that Harvard is very embarrassed at this scandal. I find it very surprising that students would admit to cheating on test and exams. I disagree with what the article about students being embarrassed to tell other students about why they were suspended. I think that students are very open with one another and would be willing to share that information willingly. Students should know however that there is a consequence if they do cheat. I don't think many people know there are severe consequences for cheating. 

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I chose a quote by John Dewey. I believe the meaning of the quote is that education has to do with everything in your life. The quote says “Education is growth.”  I think this means that education makes you grow not just in your knowledge but also as a person. Also in the quote is says “Education is not a preparation for life; Education is life itself.” This, I believe, means that you should never stop trying to further your education. As life goes on so does your education.

I think that this quote is relevant to today’s education because people are always furthering their education. The quote talks about how education is a social process and how it is a growth, this is and I think will always be true. We use education to further our social skills and to further our growth. 

The quote by Thomas Jefferson that I chose has a big impact on the history of education. At the time that education was becoming a bigger deal. It was becoming available to more people. Thomas Jefferson believed that education was the key to many things. He thought that if common people were well educated they could take part in democratic government. I think this quote tells how education can benefit you in many ways.

            This quote by Thomas Jefferson still relates to our society today. I think that people should always be well informed. You really can’t trust a person if they are uneducated and uninformed. Once a person has been well informed then they can be trusted. The quote says a person can be trusted with their government but if they are well informed then they can be trusted with many other things. 

Too Much Too Soon

Name of Website: Medical Daily 
Day/Month/Year of Article: September 13,2013
Name of Article: Starting School Young Is 'Too Much, Too Soon'

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127 senior figures in the England education system want the age for starting school to be delayed to 6 or 7. Many countries mandate that children begin school at age 6. Schools teach  language development, cognitive skills, general knowledge, approaches to learning, and social and emotional skills. These are all important things to learn and know about in early development.  


My opinion is that school should begin when the child is 5 or 6 years of age. At this age they not only need but also crave to learn. they want to learn new things. Also peer interaction is important at this age. Children need to be around other kids and learn from them. This age is is an excellent time to develop language, social and emotional skills. 

Technology Is Changing How Students Learn

Name of Publication/Website: The New York Times
Day/Month/Year of Article: November 1, 2012
Name of Article: Technology Is Changing How Students Learn

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Many teachers believe that technology is causing students to have a shorter attention span. However no long term studies have been done to prove this. The is evidence that correlates with the use of technology and the effect it has on behavior especially on developing brains, like those of young children. 71% of the teachers surveyed for the Common Sense project said that  "they thought technology was hurting attention span “somewhat” or “a lot.”"

I think that technology does shorten our attention span. I we are so used to things being very fast paced and always changing then we will eventually get used to that. Unfortunately you cants always teach like that. You have to slow down at times and take a break. While teaching you can't always be putting on a show for the entire classroom or that will drain you every day. I think that we need to compensate for the kids with the shorter attention span. I don't feel it’s right if you don't. The students may need a little extra attention but that is your job. 

Students Pledge Not To Swear

Name of Publication/Website: NEA, National Education Association 
Day/Month/Year of Article: Unknown
Name of Article: Students Pledge Not To Swear 

500 students signed up for this campaign against swearing within just 2 hours. Even high schooler's were signing up for it. Wrist bands with the slogan "Dare Not To Swear" on them were made and given away for the campaign.

Credit to Kimagine 

I think the Dare Not To Swear campaign is a really good idea. It may be a better idea for younger children and not so much high school students. In high school you are supposed to be treated as an adult and therefore also act like one. Younger children however don't know how to act or what to say sometimes. Young children just repeat what they hear whether its good or bad. This campaign teaches children that swearing is bad and there are better ways to express yourself. 

Social Media and Teachers???

Name of Publication/Website: NBC News 
Day/Month/Year of Article: August 22, 2013
Name of Article: Social Media Helps Teachers Transform Classroom Culture

Many teachers use blogs or other forms of social media to interact and help one another. Using social media can help teachers interact with one another because they don't normally have that chance through out the day. This form of technology and social media helps teachers to teach better and more effectively.

Social media helps teachers expand their knowledge beyond what they already know. They can share ideas with other teachers or with people who have common interest. By sharing ideas with other people they can become more effective in their teaching methods. I believe that social media is very helpful in today's society. especially with our school system and teachers.

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