Positivity Boosting Extensions

by | Nov 13, 2017 | Student Blog

Positivity Boosting Extensions

Is school stressing you out? Do you need more positivity in your life? It sounds like you need a little boost to get you through the day. Typically, opening a new tab leads to the Google page, but it doesn’t have to be the generic search bar. When you download the following extensions, every time you open a new tab a more lively backdrop appears.

Momentum

Momentum is great if you enjoy aesthetically pleasing designs. A new tab presents itself with a calming background and a personal greeting. It shows you the time, weather, and even an inspiring quote- all of which can be customized. There is also an editable to-do list that will make you feel like your life is all put together. Overall, this extension is great for organized, tasteful tabs.

Open Rather Nice

If you like water, you’ll love Open Rather Nice. This is a very simple extension that makes your day better every time you open a new tab. A cute, little cup of water gives you words of encouragement before you Google anything. The phrases change for every new tab opened, so each tab is a new pleasant surprise. The phrases may be something like “I admire you for following your dreams” or “You’re glowing today (and that’s a good thing).”

Tabby Cat

Cat lovers are in for a treat with Tabby Cat. It is a basic, yet adorable, extension that is sure to make your day better because who doesn’t love cute cats with names. Each cat is unique in their own way; they come in different colors with different accessories and different names.

Human 3.0 Review

by | Nov 12, 2017 | Student Blog, Teacher Blog

Human Anatomy and Disease in Interactive 3D Review

Human Anatomy and Disease In Interactive 3D (or Human 3.0 for short) is powered by Biodigital. This application allows the user to observe and manipulate different models and figures to learn more about the body. This is helpful to those who learn visually. The software allows the user to toggle different body systems and parts depending on the model selected from the database/library provided.

When using this app the user interface worked well. The interface is simple and easy to understand even though there are a lot of parts to work with. One of my favorite things about the application is that when you click a body part a pop-up window appears with information about the function of that part. This app provides tons of information about the body and different diseases that happen.

Some of the negatives of the application is that sometimes the app lags and works slowly on chromebooks. For the most part, the app is free, but some features are locked and only accessible by premium membership (you must pay for this) These are the only real criticism I have for this application.

I would definitely rate this app a 4 out of 5. For the most part it has all you could ask for for an app of its kind. The app features so much and has tons of options. I would especially recommend this app to anatomy and medical terminology students who are studying the body. This application could also be good for students in Biology to give them a good idea where body parts are located.

Get the app: Human 3.0

You Know What Makes Sense? Using Common Sense!

by vica | Nov 10, 2017 | Teacher Blog

Common Sense Media is a nonprofit organization that writes reviews on all types of media. From movies to videogames, Common Sense Media has a review that gives recommendations for all types of media that are specific to your student’s age. Along with an age restriction for the product, the review gives a detailed summary of the content, the plot, and key topics to talk to your kids about before using the specified media.

Their Goal

Common Sense Media’s goal is to empower Parents and Teachers to be a positive influence when it comes to growing media demographic. By providing unbiased opinions on widestream media, parents can take control and fully understand what students are taking in while they are on the internet. Common Sense Media understands that keeping up in the digital world can be difficult, and right now, a tool like this can be essential in understanding what your kids are taking in right as the new media is released.

Parent’s Concerns

The site has a section for key concerns that parents are going through. They have videos for parents of all ages, and advice for key media concerns any person could be going through.Topics such as: screen time, cyberbullying, and appropriate age limits are new gray areas that parents now have to deal with. Common Sense Media can be a huge relief to parents that have no idea where to start. Not only does the site address media, they point out other key topics parents need insight on. Drugs, body image, and life skills are also addressed in articles ready to help you, help your kids succeed.

Rating System

Common Sense Media’s Rating system is an unbiased rating of the media your child is taking in. Their guidelines help better understand what content isn’t only age-appropriate, but also developmentally appropriate for the student. Each rating is based on the fundamental development of the child’s age. How easy the game is, how violent the media is, and the learning value contribute to the rating of the media.

Teaching to Students or handling your child’s media intake can be hard, but with Common Sense Media you have an aid helping you navigate through key concerns with a breeze.