tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85921340361422128062024-02-20T02:30:27.018-08:00New Logic EducatorsNew Logic Educators is a premier educational service in NJ. We pride ourselves in tailoring educational programs to fit the needs of our clients. With over 1000 students, we continue to be the fastest growing educational services company in the area. Comprised of over 35 educators, we offer a wide range of learning models in the areas of SAT Prep, College Essay Writing, Math, English, Sciences, and Foreign Languages. For more information go to www.NewLogicEducators.com or call 732-221-4457.New Logic Educatorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902765676201021224noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592134036142212806.post-64214053351616041642012-02-18T07:36:00.000-08:002012-02-18T07:36:18.383-08:00Plagiarism Detection in School<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">The act of plagiarism has been invading works and inventions of literature for centuries, and although it is not a crime, the consequences of such offenses have been growing tremendously within the past few years. Many academic institutions have been subscribing to Plagiarism Detection Services (PDS) like Turnitin.com, in an effort to address and eliminate such dishonesty inside classroom. In most institutions, plagiarism is considered academic dishonesty and results in anything from a failing grade to expulsion, permanently blemishing a student’s record. </span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">Such punishment is, in most cases, nothing less than devastating to not only students’ academic career, but also their will power to succeed in school. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">Unfortunately, some of these plagiarism cases are missed teaching opportunities. If an individual copies an idea, let alone specific words of an original work, it is considered plagiarism. Our students must understand the difference between solely paraphrasing a work and paraphrasing and then citing a work. When using sources to support, enforce, or strengthen his or her writing, the student should always provide a citation of the source and enclose their words inside quotation marks to avoid plagiarism.</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">Many times, students grasp at quick fixes simply because they are not comfortable with the research process. If a student is taught the proper technique of planning, writing, and citing then the temptation to commit literary theft diminishes. </span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif";">Writing, like all other subjects, must be practiced, rehearsed, and nurtured to ensure growth and expertise.</span></span><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>New Logic Educatorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902765676201021224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592134036142212806.post-47052638932752811422012-01-16T12:49:00.000-08:002012-01-16T12:49:52.953-08:00Relieving Some of the Pressure for a Student with ADD/ADHD<span style="color: black;">The classroom environment can be a challenging place for a student with ADD/ADHD.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Concentrating, sitting still and listening quietly, are the tasks that these students find most difficult to do yet they are required to do all day long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is important as a parent to communicate with teachers to ensure they understand how your child learns and work together on strategies that will best aid in their academic success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Working with your child on their organizational skills is essential; a daily routine of going through their backpack, folders, and binders keeps them organized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Color-coding of folders/binders can be helpful for the student who has difficulty remembering what they need in each subject.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Requesting an extra set of books to be left at home or having access to online textbooks can be a lifesaver for those students who repetitively leave their materials at school. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">An academic planner/assignment book is a tool that all students need to incorporate into their daily routine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Teaching your child to utilize a planner in the correct manner, not only writing down assignments but then creating a check list at the end of the day that is looked at and crossed off to insure proper materials are brought home will significantly increase their productivity.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;">Homework routine is essential for your child’s success, selecting a time and designating a specific quiet area away from distractions will greatly increase their productivity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tackling homework in a step-by-step routine helps the student feel in control and less overwhelmed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<span style="color: black;">A child is more receptive to learning when they feel good about themselves, at home and at school, especially when they can see the results of their efforts in a positive way.<o:p></o:p></span>New Logic Educatorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902765676201021224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592134036142212806.post-14167414990534706862012-01-16T12:39:00.000-08:002012-01-16T12:39:15.218-08:00Reward and Punishment, Good Idea or Bad?<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">A common, yet misconstrued belief </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">among some teachers</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> and parents</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> is that the act of rewarding or punishing a student based on educational performance is a key motivational tool inside and outside the classroom. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">However, studies</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> show that students who are lured into doing something for a reward are less likely to do it again if</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> no reward is offered</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Moreover, such research also proves that punishment can often evoke a feeling of defiance and anger in children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The once popular conception of reward and punishment is being overshadowed by the proof that such actions could produce an inverse, or opposite, effect.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In addition, some psychologists believe that the most effective type of reward is giving praise. Praise and positive reinforcement that is directed towards a specific assignment or task assists the student in evaluating themselves. Receiving praise and positive feedback emphasizes that success is directly related to the amount of effort the student puts into their work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Praise is a tool that is helpful for the student to assess themselves and help them set educational goals.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Ultimately, students will become more independent learners if their motivation is not reliant on punishment and rewards, but rather on the praise that results from a job well done. This concept will reveal to students that the amount of effort they put into their work and educational success are directly related.<o:p></o:p></span>New Logic Educatorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902765676201021224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592134036142212806.post-20381072612106801352010-12-02T23:20:00.000-08:002010-12-02T23:22:50.002-08:00GETTING ORGANIZED AT HOME AND IN SCHOOL<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 3pt 0in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The classroom environment can be a challenging place for students.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A child is more receptive to learning when they feel good about themselves, at home and at school, especially when they can see the results of their efforts in a positive way.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 3pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 3pt 0in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Concentrating, sitting still and listening quietly, are the tasks that some students find most difficult to do yet they are required to do all day long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is important as a parent to communicate with teachers to ensure they understand how your child learns and work together on strategies that will best aid in their academic success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 3pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 3pt 0in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Working with your child on their organizational skills is essential; a daily routine of going through their backpack, folders, and binders keeps them organized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Color-coding of folders/binders can be helpful for the student who has difficulty remembering what they need in each subject.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Requesting an extra set of books to be left at home or having access to online textbooks can be a lifesaver for those students who repetitively leave their materials at school. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 3pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 3pt 0in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">An academic planner/assignment book is a tool that all students need to incorporate into their daily routine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Teaching your child to utilize a planner in the correct manner, not only writing down assignments but then creating a check list at the end of the day that is looked at and crossed off to insure proper materials are brought home will significantly increase their productivity.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 3pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 3pt 0in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Homework routine is essential for your child’s success, selecting a time and designating a specific quiet area away from distractions will greatly increase their productivity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tackling homework in a step-by-step routine helps the student feel in control and less overwhelmed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>New Logic Educatorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902765676201021224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592134036142212806.post-57351183893925951502010-12-02T23:04:00.000-08:002010-12-02T23:22:10.490-08:00ONE DOWN AND THREE TO GO!<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The marking period is officially over, which means it's an important time to refocus our children on their schoolwork. As a teacher, I know that most children tend to "relax a bit" with their studies as the winter season approaches. Keeping our children on track is not always the easiest task. Lucky for us, there are many options to help our children set clear objectives to do better in school. </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Making homework a priority can significantly improve your child's success in the classroom. Through many studies, it has been proven that most kids learn best from their peers. Because of this, New Logic Educators offers Homework-Helpers -- high school honor-roll students and college students -- available to help your child work on their daily homework needs, test preparation, and special projects. They will learn how to better understand each homework assignment and learn study habits that will help them through the school year. </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Especially this time of year, children are easily distracted. By providing a common time and place for homework each night, children can develop good study skills. New Logic Educators also provides One-On-One individualized strategy programs created specifically for your child's educational needs; with this program, a certified teacher will come to your home and focus on your child's particular needs. Children learn to prioritize and schedule homework assignments, and develop homework skills in the specific subjects they need.</span></div>New Logic Educatorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902765676201021224noreply@blogger.com0