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The Dark side of the Internet: The Dark Net

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The Dark side of the Internet: The Dark Net

Ever wonder one day you open your computer browser, and you will find your whole ID secrets over the internet? How will you react? But before any reaction, the first thing that struck your mind would be ‘how is it possible?’ Well, in the Dark Net, everything is possible. Being a teacher and an ICT enthusiast, I keep myself updated for the latest tech news and innovative developments in the tech world. Recently I came across a book ‘The Dark Net by Jamie Bartlett in which he explains about a dark Silicon Valley which is hidden from us and very much alive and exist in our very own world wide web. Continue reading “The Dark side of the Internet: The Dark Net” →

Why Teens Do Not Understand Analogue Clocks

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Why Teens Do Not Understand Analogue Clocks

Recently, I read a surprising news article in The Telegraph that the UK is getting rid of analogue clocks in school because kids are no longer understand and tell the time. Is it something alarming, or I am just exaggerating my thoughts that kids these days might be good at placing new examples in from new gun laws or inventing new and cheap environmental ideas. Still, they can’t read time from analogue clocks or hold a pencil? According to Malcolm Trobe, deputy general secretary at the Association of School and College Leaders, “The current generation isn’t as good at reading the traditional clock face as older generations.” Somehow, the situation is similar in most parts of the world, including India and Pakistan, where kids under the age of 12 still find it hard to understand and tell time from analogue clocks. Is it essential to know how to read the time on analogue clocks for children? Continue reading “Why Teens Do Not Understand Analogue Clocks” →

The Impact of Video Games on Students Academic Progress

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The Impact of Video Games on Students Academic Progress

In the previous term, there were many occasions when parents complained about their children gaming habits, and it’s now become a common belief that video games may be going to rot your brain. Well, I must say, Think again! Online and desktop computer games have many constructive effects on students’ learning and decision-making skills, but parents and some educators are still uninformed of these impressive results. According to Sanchez research, children learn team ethics and collaborative techniques by playing and completing gaming levels or tasks. Continue reading “The Impact of Video Games on Students Academic Progress” →

Cyber-bullying: The Dark-side of Technology – Parents Beware

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Cyber-bullying: The Dark-side of Technology – Parents Beware
By Ahmad Amirali

For the past three years of my teaching, the tendency in students complains about cyberbullying (CB) increased with an alarming rate. What is cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is a form of harassment using electronic or virtual means. This type of harassment is also commonly known as ‘online-bullying’ in many Asian countries including Pakistan and India. It termed ‘bullying’ which means when a youngster, typically teen, exchange harassed behaviour with others especially on social media. The harassed behaviour may include; rumours, threats, sexually explicit remarks or judgemental sentences, unethical and unlawful use of personal/sensitive information, and the use of ‘hate-speech’. Continue reading “Cyber-bullying: The Dark-side of Technology – Parents Beware” →

Cellular Devices are Not Allowed in the Classrooms – New Law Introduced by French Government

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Cellular devices are not allowed in the Classrooms – New Law Introduced by French Government
By Ahmad Amirali

There is a new campaign introduced by the French President Emmanuel Macron in September 2018; children are not allowed to bring any smart or cellular devices along with them in the classrooms. According to the French news service The Local, ‘This law will reduce distraction in the classroom, combat bullying, and encourage children to be more physically active during recess’. However, does this law make any difference regarding student classroom engagement? Continue reading “Cellular Devices are Not Allowed in the Classrooms – New Law Introduced by French Government” →