Sync.ca Articles by: Marc Saltzman
March 1, 2012 - Marc Saltzman’s blog is featured on www.sync.ca, a site intended to keep Canadians up to date with the latest news, reviews, information and opinions about the technology and gadgets that are playing an increasing role in each of our lives. Marc Saltzman is a well-known and trusted freelance journalist, author, radio and TV host. Marc’s blog offers expert information and advice in the world of high-tech, with articles about diverse topics such as: iPhone battery, teen use of social media sites, and hot product reviews. Keep up to date, comment or ask questions about the technology that affects all of our lives, and the lives of students. Marc is also available for presentations on various technology topics (i.e. tablets). He is an engaging speaker who makes technology accessible and responds well to feedback. Marc can be reached at marc@sync.ca.
ABCs of Mental Health Educator’s Resource
January 1, 2012 - ABCs of Mental Health is a website that offers early-warning signs, prevention and intervention strategies for educators working with youth. Using details about a variety of mental health concerns and behaviours, the site provides summaries of green-light, yellow-light and red-light behaviour patterns along with useful strategies for the education worker when addressing a variety of presented behaviours. Resources cover concerns and behaviours for youth from Early Childhood (age 3) through Early Adolesence (age 14). The inclusion of a Behaviours Map provides education workers with a quick reference guide to help identify the behavioural area(s) a student may be exhibiting. The site is currently under peer-review and provides opportunities for education workers to review the content.