Last week we posted an article about the debate on the increasing involvement of media in children’s lives. There is no doubt that technology is becoming a more integral part of education – but what makes us take a second look are those organizations dedicated to improving students lives’ through these new developments. One organization called icouldbe.org is dedicated to student improvement through online mentoring. Their curriculum-based e-mentoring program aims to provide middle and high school students with someone who can help them with their studies, as well as give them direction towards careers and higher education. Students are able to choose their mentors based on their professions, so that they can learn more about the jobs they dream to have some day. Some may doubt that mentors could have the … Read entire article »