tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359989632783469702.post1832487439622122070..comments2011-05-26T12:23:59.448+08:00Comments on CIS High School Principal's Blog: Sleepy Teens and 21st Century PossibilitiesTed Cowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06239650067524483840noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359989632783469702.post-31802203362125800412011-03-09T11:29:48.246+08:002011-03-09T11:29:48.246+08:00Scott, thanks again for the comment. I'm gla...Scott, thanks again for the comment. I'm glad someone is reading the blog. The reason we put online courses in period 1 and 2 was because of the same research. It allows the students some flexibility in scheduling their time.<br /><br />TedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6359989632783469702.post-50739835249092171242011-03-08T13:35:30.417+08:002011-03-08T13:35:30.417+08:00The slight modification to our school calendar is ...The slight modification to our school calendar is a step closer to year round schooling and a step in the right direction according to many. <br /><br />The TDSB(Toronto) and other boards have late-start programs that have some students beginning school at 10:00 a.m. or later.<br /><br />"Experts" have stated that those with a late-start sleep longer and report less sleepiness during the day.<br /><br />How about naps? Power naps. 10-15 minutes long.<br /><br />Napping has many benefits including increased alertness, enhanced brainpower and even fewer sick days.<br /><br />Many companies have endorsed the idea of napping and maybe schools should too. Pillow, anyone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com