University Staff: Reasons of Striking Revealed

"So for me, the strike is very much about equality, fairness and job security."

- Nadje Al-Ali, professor of gender studies at SOAS, University of London


"... My decision to strike was easy and based on two simple questions. Firstly, can universities afford a better offer? Secondly, can we, as employees, afford this pay 'rise'?"

-Freyja Peters, administrator in a research centre at the University of Manchester


"... Yes, I am striking about pay but I am also striking because I believe that education is about values other than market value."

-Tom Henri, lecturer in social work at Goldsmiths, University of London

Students' Focus Not Compromised Despite Devices Inside Class

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At debate.org, debates on whether devices like cellphones, laptops, and iPads should be allowed inside the classroom caught people's interests. Some people would like to have it because students need to keep up with the technology and it is so useful in learning new things. On the other side, some are against it because it might distract students' concentration to the lessons. The two sides have their own reasons. What would be the solution for this?

Just today, an education related website published that there are four ways to keep students' focus despite having devices on their tables.

References:

• debate.org/opinions/should-electronics-be-allowed-in-school
• maclife.com/article/features/ipads_classroom_are_changing_face_education

Miley Cyrus Dances at the Show Called Life

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I can still remember how my sister admired Hannah Montana when she was a kid. She sang her songs and even dream of becoming like Hannah Montana. At that time, affirming to her dream is so easy. 

But today, I might have a hard time dealing with her dream. But, why? With what I saw and heard about Miley Cyrus who played Hannah Montana I should have second thoughts about it. Good thing, my sister is a grown-up now. I don't have to tell her what to do since she knows what attitude she should carry every day.

For Miley, this is only a temporary life. Live life to the fullest, but just make sure you are not hurting yourself. I do not know what you are into right now. Just be strong!