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The Teacher in Black
In Part 1, I introduced my grandmother, Chrystalleni,a trailblazing Cypriot teacher, a widow who raised four remarkable sons, and an inspiration to generations. She taught across Cyprus, dressed always in black, collecting knowledge, lace, and respect in equal measure.
By Lenia M. K.7 months ago in Education
Online Learning vs Classroom: YouTube Was My Real Education
When I was in high school, I followed every rule. I took notes, raised my hand, aced tests, and rarely missed class. But even with all that structure and effort, I constantly felt like I wasn’t actually learning. I was memorizing. I was regurgitating. But I wasn’t growing.
By majid ali7 months ago in Education
Fences: Media Effects Illustrated
In my Media Literacy class in Spring 2025, I tried to honor the Black History Month by analyzing Black cultural products and their impact on the society and individuals. I'm sorry it took me forever to write this up, but I was teaching five courses and was barely keeping my head above the water.
By Lana V Lynx7 months ago in Education
Behind the Chalkboard: The Silent Struggles of Male Teachers
Teaching has long been perceived as a nurturing profession—one that requires patience, empathy, and emotional intelligence. These traits are often culturally associated with women, which has contributed to the underrepresentation of men in the classroom, particularly in early childhood and elementary education. While society increasingly promotes gender equality in various industries, the education sector remains a space where male professionals face unique and often unspoken struggles.
By Abdul hasib Habibi7 months ago in Education
Leveling Up Learning
Gamification in Learning: What Works and What Doesn’t Gamification—using game-like elements in non-game contexts—has become a popular strategy in education. From point systems and leaderboards to storylines and virtual rewards, educators and edtech companies are using game mechanics to boost motivation, engagement, and achievement. But while gamification can enhance learning in meaningful ways, it doesn’t always deliver on its promise. Let’s explore what makes gamification effective, and where it tends to fall short.
By Abdul hasib Habibi7 months ago in Education
ABC Kids Free Coloring Pages
Coloring has always been more than just a quiet activity for kids. It’s where creativity meets learning. And if you're a parent, teacher, or simply someone who loves encouraging little minds to grow, you're going to love what I'm about to share — ABC Kids Free Coloring Pages, designed especially for young learners and perfect for personal use at home or in a classroom setting.
By The Waiting Tree7 months ago in Education
Stretch Your Ring Finger With Your Thumb and Hold It for a Few Seconds
In the world of health and wellness, we often overlook the smallest parts of our body that play the biggest roles in our daily lives. Our hands and fingers are involved in nearly everything we do from typing and writing to cooking and carrying objects. But beyond their mechanical functions, fingers are also closely tied to our nervous system and energy flow. One simple yet powerful stretch involving your ring finger and thumb may surprise you with how good it feels and what it can do for you.
By DigitalAddi7 months ago in Education
Damon and Pythias
Long ago, in the ancient city of Syracuse in Greece, there lived two best friends named Damon and Pythias. They were known by everyone for their deep friendship and trust in each other. Wherever one went, the other followed. They shared everything—food, dreams, laughter, and even sorrows.
By Muhammad Saeed7 months ago in Education
Vocal+ Summer Stories: Sunlight in Every Word
The Banyan Tree Diary Kabir hadn’t returned to his grandparents’ village in over seven years. The last time he’d visited, he was just eight—skinny, curious, and constantly clinging to his mother’s dupatta. Now fifteen, taller and quieter, he stepped off the dusty bus with a phone in one pocket and resentment in the other.
By TrueVocal7 months ago in Education
Understanding Google Cloud Outages: Causes and Impacts. AI-Generated.
In today's digital world, grasping the effects of google cloud outages is essential for businesses. These disruptions can cause server downtime and hinder daily operations. The downtime of the google cloud platform impacts not just users but also entire organizations. This underscores the need for strong incident response strategies.
By Abdul Moyiz7 months ago in Education
Freedom in Madness
My husband John is a physician. He doesn’t believe I am really sick. He says I’m only experiencing a “temporary nervous depression”—a slight hysterical tendency. Because he is a doctor, and a man, his word carries more weight than mine. So, we’ve rented a large, secluded house for the summer, where I can rest and recover. John says I must avoid all stimulation—no writing, no visitors, no thinking too hard. I disagree, but I have no voice.
By Najibullah7 months ago in Education
America’s Deadliest Crisis: The Drug Epidemic No One Talks About
In the land often dubbed "the home of the free," a silent epidemic continues to tighten its grip. Drug addiction—once a taboo, then a public health issue—is now a national crisis affecting millions of American lives across every age group, race, and socioeconomic class. Despite technological advancement, economic growth, and a wealth of resources, the United States finds itself entangled in a dangerous spiral of substance abuse.
By M Ali7 months ago in Education