Virtual Education

From the Introduction: “Perhaps the Quaker tradition’s activist tactics coupled with contemplative spirituality could prove a useful offering as future Friends and others seek ways to engage in the work of personal and societal transformation.” About This Collection: In this unprecedented gathering of essays on ecology, creation care, and sustainability, over two dozen Quaker authors and scholars address some of the most pressing concerns of our day. Beginning with Quaker themes historically, essays also move toward developing a Quaker ecotheology, discuss Quaker approaches to the ...

Anthony "Gamer" Ventrello, host of the YouTube Channel Classic Gamer 74 returns with a new book about gaming. This time he is discussing the history of edutainment gaming: games that are both educational and entertaining! This will be the first book in a series of three, as the focus of this book is games on the first home consoles. Anthony gives detailed descriptions of the many games that can be found on these consoles along with the educational focus of the games, and all the humor that fans of his YouTube channel expect.

The P.E.O. Founders’ Scrapbook, filled with ephemera such as letters, photos, newspaper and journal articles and even a music score, allows the reader to peek into the lives of the seven founders of P.E.O.: Mary Allen, Alice Bird, Hattie Briggs, Alice Coffin, Suela Pearson, Franc Roads and Ella Stewart as well as their descendants and relations. Encounter what their life was like before, during and after the formation of The P.E.O. Sisterhood. Discover the impact their lives had upon their families, the communities where they lived and the world around them. Explore, in a way never before...

The Great Donut Day Adventure: A "What Shall We Do Today?" Story Perfect for Early Readers Ages 6-9 Educational Adventure Fiction STEM Learning Through Fantasy 🌟 Discover the Magic of Learning Through Adventure! 🌟 Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their most enchanting journey yet in this delightful addition to the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series. When Maya's glasses mysteriously disappear and are replaced by magical rainbow spectacles, the three friends embark on an extraordinary adventure that transforms ordinary curiosity into extraordinary discovery. What makes this story ...

What Shall We Do Today? - The Great Garden Games: A Magical Adventure Story for Children Ages 6-9 Transform screen time into story time with this enchanting chapter book that teaches valuable life lessons through magical adventure! Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya as they discover a mysterious antique sewing machine that transports them to a topsy-turvy garden world where vegetables grow sideways, kitchen mishaps create chaos, and everyone is pointing fingers instead of lending helping hands. Perfect for young readers who love: ✨ Fantasy and magic - Glowing medallions, spinning compasses, and ...

Broke is no joke. School counselors and educators play a vital role in the success of our students and of our future. And yet, they continue to be financially undervalued and underpaid, struggling to make ends meet on an educator’s salary. Perhaps in our lifetimes, we will see all educators in the United States be treated more respectfully and professionally, especially when it comes to salary, benefits, and working conditions. Other countries do this already. But until that time, many of us need to monetize our unique time and talents beyond the classroom to gain greater financial ...

Has public education lost its way?

An Entertaining, Inspiring, and Transformational Guide for Pastors, Leaders, and Lay PersonsAfter accepting a calling as a church minister at the age of twelve, and climbing the ladder of success to become a well-respected academic scholar and spiritual leader, a recent conversation and “aha moment” planted the seed for an entertaining, inspiring, and transformational guide for pastors, church leaders, and lay persons. It was a casual remark from a mentor and a pastor who had shepherded a fledgling church into a beacon of his community. As the two discussed their ministries, sharing the...

Are you a teacher struggling with lesson plans, feeling as though there’s never enough time to engage each student or manage administrative tasks? Imagine a world where your lesson plans are neatly organized, your students are fully engaged, and your workload is significantly lighter. The AI Chatbot for Teachers can turn this dream into a reality. Take Command of Your Classroom with Proven Solutions Overcome Burnout: Say goodbye to the endless cycle of lesson planning. This book, packed with over 300 ready-to-use ChatGPT prompts, is your secret weapon to reclaiming weekends and ...

I read Finnegans Wake so you don't have to! But, let me tell you now, this is no insightful academic assessment of what is perhaps the most perplexing, ambiguous and downright impenetrable work of literature known to man. One summer a couple of years ago, in-between writing my own novels of dubious quality, I fancied a bit of a literary challenge. I had participated in Bloomsday - an annual celebration of James Joyce’s other famed work, Ulysses - a few times and it struck me that maybe it was time to tackle the mighty Finnegans Wake. The idea of attempting an idiots guide (or, more ...

The A Game: Nine Steps to Better Grades is a must-read for all college freshmen. It is one of those rare books -- concise and compelling, yet based on science. Certain to become a staple in first-year college curricula, The A Game will forever change students' lives. “The A Game is an excellent, easy-to-follow, and exceedingly useful guide to help students improve their academic performance (and, hence, their grades!) in college. In nine easy steps, Professor Sufka challenges students to take more control of the grades they get and – equally important – he tells them exactly how to do...

For a decade, Jason Wright taught in the same inner-city primary school in a deprived area of Bradford, West Yorkshire. From the outset, Wright battles socially-deprived children, unruly parents, strange headteachers and never-ending piles of paperwork. Life in the School Lane is a true account of what it is really like to be a primary school teacher in the UK. There is no sugar-coating here. From the children who don't want to be at school and their parents who question his methods to the bullying tactics of his headteacher and the ever-present threat of Ofsted, Wright’s life becomes ...

Welcome to Empowering Girls and Women Through Education! Girls and Women Face Multiple Challenges Globally: Limited Access to Education – Millions of girls are denied schooling due to poverty, cultural norms, and lack of resources. Gender-Based Violence – Women face domestic violence, harassment, and exploitation, limiting their freedom and opportunities. Economic Inequality – Women earn less than men, have fewer job opportunities, and face workplace discrimination. Lack of Healthcare Access – Many women lack maternal healthcare, reproductive rights, and basic medical services. ...

Billabong Nulla-Nulla Steven is an Australian Aboriginal boy with a dream. A dream as powerful as any mans. A future life was calling but before he could step out and seek or grasp for that opportunity, he needed to meet and know his father and mother and why he had been left behind in Wyndham for so long. Left in his grandmother Gilly's care when just a month old he had no Dreamtime stories about his parents. So, when opportunity knocked, he set out to meet them and discover and endeavor to understand their walk down life's path. Venturing all over the Kimberley he meets many who know his ...

Discover the Secret to a Harmonious Multi-Cat Household: End Rivalries, Build Trust, and Enjoy Peace Among Your Feline Companions—with Plenty of Laughter Along the Way! Do you struggle with managing cat conflicts in your home? Are power plays, territorial battles, and unpredictable feline drama making achieving peace in your multi-cat household hard? "Claws and Order Goes Extreme" is your ultimate guide to understanding and managing the complex social dynamics among your cats. Learn how to establish order, reduce tension, and foster harmony while enjoying the humorous side of feline ...

Virginia is one of the most important states in all of America, and has been so from the distant past up to the present day. Its history is rich with movements, conflicts, failures, discoveries, and victories. In "A Brief History of Virginia," John M. Wiley takes readers through a concise yet insightful excursion of Virginia's past. To help educators, discussion questions are included at the closing of each chapter, though the individual reader can find this added resource beneficial as well. Whether one is well versed in Virginia history or brand new, this book has plenty of historical ...

Education is learning what you didn't even know that you didn't know ...So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked. The first knowledge was the first sin, and the serpentor Satan was the first educator... He himself thinks he knows one thing, that he knows nothing. (Socrates) This book is in two parts. In part one, the ...

#1 Best Seller Rankings: "Christian New Testament Biographies" (United States) "Christian Education" (United Kingdom) "Christian Biographies," "Bible Study Guides," & "Christian Education" (Canada) "Greet Urbanus, our co-worker in Christ …" (Romans 16:9) "As for Titus, he is my partner and co-worker in your service …" (2nd Corinthians 8:23) "Epaphroditus – my brother and co-worker and fellow soldier …" (Philippians 2:25) "… together with Clement and the rest of my co-workers …" (Philippians 4:3) "These are the only ones of the circumcision among my co-workers …" (Colossians 4:...

Many churches are divided over the subject of speaking in tongues. Some have even split over it. The purpose of this book is to answer some frequently asked questions and make this often confusing topic easier to understand.

News stories abound on the youth mental health crisis. Our kids are in trouble, and it's one of the few things we can agree on as a society. But what is causing the crisis? And how do we fix it? Studies show anxiety, ADHD, depression, panic attacks, and other conditions are on the rise across the entire spectrum of young people. Are all these problems coincidentally rising in lockstep? In The Kids Are Not Alright, Philip Wire explores the evidence (it's ugly) and proposes an explanation. Beginning with an accessible summary of how panic, anxiety, and related conditions work in the brain and...