has been around for decades and continues to this day. In the article, Parental perceptions of the role of media and technology in their young children’s lives (2016), it explains about a survey given to “a total of 101 US parents of young children (ages 2–7 years) and 39 children (ages 3–6 years)” (Vittrup, et al., 2016, page 43), and the results of the survey, which are quite surprising. According to the parents, the amount of time (hours per day) their young children spend on various media…
terrible mother as I allowed someone else to take my screaming child into a classroom while I walked out the door. It was a terrible feeling. Surprisingly it was only temporary and she started enjoying her time there, and I enjoyed sending her on my days off. That decision reappeared when we had to choose the right daycare for my son. I was shocked when the daycare my daughter was attending informed me that I needed to place him on a waiting list. I had just learned of my pregnancy and now I…
Early childhood education in Aotearoa has grown a lot in value since its beginning points. Perspectives of the value of childcare and kindergarten and its contribution to whānau and communities have changed immensely, due to constantly changing and growing societal and cultural contexts, influences and demands. Te Whāriki acknowledges this constant change, therefore, it is flexible enough that it can be used for many different ECE services, in varying environments with children and whānau from…
SDN are next generation networks. They provide high flexibility, reliability, and security. The main difference between SDN and the traditional network is separation of control and data plane. In SDN, only the controller has the decision-making capabilities. Whereas switches are responsible for traffic forwarding. The controller and switches can be programmed dynamically or as needed. Applications communicate directly with the SDN controller via the northbound interface. This plane is also…
A Simple Story of My Past The day I could have died could easily be considered as one of the most important events of my life. It permanently changed my view of the school system and how politics have infiltrated it. As respect for it plummeted; respect for my Mom soared. From it I have learned the importance of facades, confidence, and connections in maneuvering bureaucracies at an early age. The Middle School that I attended was positioned atop the hill in the beach town of Laguna Beach.…
Christian based daycare. One of the most important things that KG and her husband were looking for when deciding on care for RG is that they wanted it to be some place where KG could work so she could still be somewhat close to their daughter during the day. They also felt that because of their religious beliefs that a faith based daycare center would be the best fit. KG told me that she routinely sings songs to her daughter that are religious and she feared…
Pictured above: Two guns used in the 1929 Massacre/Courtesy The Mob Museum CULTUREIFY On February 14, 1929, a day that was anything but sweet hearts amidst a bed of roses, the St. Valentines Day Massacre unfolded as five rivals of gangster Al Capone and two wannabes were gunned down in a garage on the North Side of Chicago, IL. The day’s events are, arguably, the most publicized and talked about mob event in history. The sole purpose of the killings was the elimination of George “Bugs” Moran,…
During the time of the war the Legend of the Anzac developed to be a proud possession of most Australians and everyone in the Australian Imperial Force. Since then, the 25th of April is the commerated day each year. The Anzac legend was created in eight months of fighting at Gallipoli. Although there was no military victory, the Australians displayed great courage, initiative, discipline, endurance and mateship. These qualities came to be seen as showing the Anzac spirit. The experiences of…
American Hardcore The early 80s punk rock film, American Hardcore, features bands such as Black Flag, Minor Threat, and Minutemen amongst others. The documentary addresses the birth and evolution of punk rock, beginning in 1978 and ending in 1986. Interviews from former members of these punk rock bands are included in the film. Throughout the film we are taken behind the scenes into the real world of punk rock, including riots, music production, performer’s attitudes and distinctive looks that…
Advantages of a High Quality Daycare When expecting a baby a parent must begin thinking of who will be caring for the baby when the parent is ready to go back to work. There are many childcare options to decide on, and a high quality daycare is a good choice. A daycare can be a platform for learning and helping children grow into well rounded adults, and can have lasting effects into adult hood. In a daycare, children are taught at a young age about manners, sharing and rules. They are also…