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An Eye Opening Guide to What Bullying Entails - EstheraSTEM

B ullying is a repeated aggressive behavior where one person (or group of people) in a position of power deliberately intimidates or abuses an individual with the intention to hurt that person physically or emotionally. Incidents of bullying are most times intentional and repeated having an emotional impact upon the person being bullied. Types of Bullying There are 4 types of bullying that can occur separately or simultaneously to an individual(victim). 1) Physical Bullying: This type of bullying involve the use of physical strength such as kicking or pushing. 2) Verbal bullying e.g name-calling or yelling 3) Relational bullying e.g excluding or rumor-spreading 4) Cyber bullying which involves sending hurtful messages over digital devices. Three Widely recognized Roles in bullying situations are  ●Victim ●Bully ●Bystander.  ---- ▪ Victims are the individual(s) being bullied ▪ Bully is the One or group that intimidate the victim ▪ Bystanders are person(s) that intervene ...

The Influence of Social Media on Teenagers - EstheraSTEM

    Do you know Social media has a lot of disadvantages and advantages that pose a great influence on teenagers around the World? From helping teens to create online identities, communicate with others and build social networks, it also exposes them to a lot of negative acts. Hence, In this blog post, I will shed light on the Influence of Social Media on Teenagers, its positive and negative effects.  Before We dive in,  Social Media  refers to the means of interactions  among people in which they create, share, and/or exchange information and  ideas in virtual communities and networks. It also  means websites and applications that enable users to  create and share content or to participate in social networking. Such that Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. are examples of Social Media. Positive Influence of Social Media on Teenagers ●It teaches them variety of subjects beneficial to their Education.  ●It allows them to inte...

How to Become a Graphics designer

  Hello! Welcome to EstheraSTEM!  In this blog, We'll explore How to become a graphics designer and what is needed to Become one! Without Further ado,  A Graphics designer uses design elements to produce creative works essential for marketing and advertising effort of a Brand or company. How to Become a Graphics designer 1. Learn or develop Graphics design skills 2. Apply and get enrolled in a Graphics design course 3. Learn how to use graphics design tools e.g Adobe Photoshop, Canva , Illustrator  4. Create a Portfolio to showcase your Graphics design work. Tips ● Brand and market yourself professionally  ●Ask for Referrals ● Contact design agencies  ●Exercise your creativity each day ●Don't worry, your work will soon be in the Spotlight ●You can get a Bachelor's or Associate degree in Graphics design, if you wish to! ●Always build your portfolio by enrolling for more graphics design course to enhance your creativity.  Thanks for Reading! 

A Beginner Guide to Becoming a Digital Creator - EstheraSTEM

  In this blog, We're going to explore who a Digital Creator is, skills needed to Become one and also how to get started.   To start with, A Digital Creator is a person who produces online content across various platforms such as social media, blogs, podcasts or even videos. They are also called Content Creator and they have a specific niche or audience they target. For Instance, EstheraSTEM is a STEM Club for students with a niche that focuses on inspiring students to join STEM fields. This niche attracts and engage those students that desires to join STEM fields and careers. Learn more Tips to Become a Digital Creator  ●Choose a niche and know your audience Examples of Niches are Lifestyle, Food, Travel, Health, Science and Technology , etc. ●Set goals ●Start Creating content ●Generate more engagement ● Monetize your contents Skills you'll need to Become a Digital Creator ●Content creation ●Knowledge of SEO(Search engine optimization) ●Networking  ●Digi...

Cryptocurrency: A Beginner's Guide

Cryptocurrency is a digital currency and an alternative form of payment created using encryption algorithms. Unlike traditional money, cryptocurrencies rely on cryptography and blockchain technology, offering a decentralized and secure way to transact. Things to Know About Cryptocurrencies 1. Secured by Cryptography:  Cryptocurrencies use advanced encryption techniques to ensure security. 2. Decentralized: They don't rely on central banks or trusted third parties to verify transactions. 3. Powered by Blockchain: Blockchain is the technology that records and tracks cryptocurrency transactions. 4. Requires a Crypto Wallet: To use cryptocurrencies, you need a wallet to store your digital assets. Key Terms in the Cryptocurrency World To understand cryptocurrency better, familiarize yourself with these essential terms: Block: A collection of transaction data on a cryptocurrency network. Blockchain: The technology that maintains records of transactions and tracks ownership. NFTs (N...