Archive for December, 2009
Does Social Networking Have a Place at School?
A friend of mine sent me the link to a thought provoking article on Slate.com this weekend entitled “Fifth Period is Facebook: Why Schools Should Stop Blocking Social Networking Sites.” The article makes the argument that school administrations waste their time trying to prevent kids from their natural impulse to find ways to communicate with each other using this kind of technology, and miss a huge opportunity to channel this energy into using the social networking sites for learning opportunities.
A Girl’s Life with Rachel Simmons Premieres December 30!
Rosalindwiseman.com guest blogger Rachel Simmons is the host of the new PBS documentary, “A Girl’s Life,” which takes viewers inside the lives of four teen girls as they face personal struggles with body image, cyberbullying, gang violence and education.
A Holiday Homecoming for Michael Brewer
We all have moments when we see something in the news that makes our hearts heavy. When we come face to face with the fact that there are people among us–even young people–who do malicious and evil things. I definitely had one of those moments in October when I read about 15-year-old Michael Brewer being doused with rubbing alcohol and set on fire by three boys who lived in his neighborhood while six other children watched.
Juice & Abuse: Why “Jersey Shore” Isn’t Just a Joke
Admittedly, I have a history of being overly analytical of media — particularly anything that features alcohol, grinding, mascara-streaked cheeks, and copious amounts of eyeliner. And, in light of my tendency towards criticism, my hour-long adoration of MTV’s newest reality show, The Jersey Shore, becomes even more surprising.
I Don’t Want to Discuss My Health Problem
Rosalind Wiseman answers a question from a middle school girl who takes medication that makes her get bruises all over her body. Because of this she has to sit out sometimes in gym, and is self-conscious when changing. How can she get everyone to stop staring at her?
