TEACH Magazine
For the January/February 2024 Issue of TEACH magazine, Deidre wrote the feature story entitled “Myopia in the Classroom.”
“The future might be one in which every student wears glasses. In recent decades, the prevalence of myopia in children and teenagers has skyrocketed, becoming a pressing global health issue. The situation is so dire that, in Singapore, 80% of young adults have been diagnosed with the condition, which has led to the country being called “the myopia capital of the world.”
For the May/June 2023 Issue of TEACH magazine, Deidre wrote the cover story entitled “TikTok in the Classroom: The Good, the Bad, and the In-Between” exploring the short-form video app that has taken the world by storm since its launch in 2016.
“To ensure TikTok is used appropriately, teaching kids about the dangers and risks associated with it is imperative. Along with opening the door to discussions of media literacy, the current TikTok privacy debate can also lead to classroom conversations around cybersecurity, online safety, and the importance of good digital hygiene.”
For the November/December 2022 Special Issue of TEACH magazine, Deidre wrote a feature entitled “Reasonable Limits: A Look at the Right to Peaceful Assembly and the Freedom Convoy Protest” exploring a contentious movement that stormed Ottawa, Canada’s capital.
“It's not often a current event can so effectively illustrate how the Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a living and breathing document, one whose interpretation changes depending on the circumstances. It is by no means static, and the rights contained within it are not, as many believe, absolute.”
