Virtual Education

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.

Help Your Students Develop Critical Skills Through Field Studies Field studies are considered by many to be the most powerful tool to teach the Critical Skills. A field study is a project conducted by a team of students to address a problem or issue in the “real world” under faculty supervision. They provide rigorous and learning rich experiences where students can practice and master their skills while working productively with an educational partner. Given the opportunity, virtually any student can participate and contribute as a field study team member. Field studies offer an ...

🌍 A bold vision. A soulful awakening. A global invitation. In a time of uncertainty, division, and planetary crisis, a new kind of identity is emerging—one rooted not in borders or beliefs, but in belonging to the Earth itself. Planetary Citizens: Awakening the Heart of Humanity is a powerful and timely call to rise into conscious participation with life, community, and the living planet. Written by transformational guide, podcast host, and movement builder Zen Benefiel, this groundbreaking book weaves personal awakening, global vision, and practical action into one coherent path ...

Are you fascinated by the untold stories of powerful women of the past? If so, then travel through time to discover the captivating tales of formidable Celtic women whose courage and leadership remain inspirational for all modern-day warriors and diplomats. In Powerful Celtic Women in History: Warrior Queens, Priestesses, and Wise Women, you will find an exploration of a very different society in which women enjoyed status and power in their own right and in which they were honored for their vital contributions. You will journey into the heart of Celtic lands, where women were revered as ...

Are You the next President? If you have a strong desire, love and determination for service to the United States of America. You will be in the next one! The book will examine the characteristics, skills and qualities of a great president, including charisma, influence, and the ability to make strategic decisions that benefit the entire nation. Enjoy this book.

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...

Many folks who educate adults on kink, relationships, and sexuality figure out how in the process of doing it. As the saying goes, experience is the best teacher—but the tuition is very high! Creating Captivating Classes distills the authors’ extensive experience as presenters and organizers specifically within this space, combined with a focused review of relevant literature on the theory, method, and practice of teaching. Topics run from memorable content organization to bottom-led education to sex-demo-specific tips, and diverse expert perspectives have been incorporated throughout ...

Getting Down To Business With The Business Of Your Fertility Ready to take charge of your reproductive health? Explore this guide to learn practical methods for fueling your physiological and mental energy. Tired of dreading that time of the month? Do you yearn to fire on all cylinders while thriving at work and play? Are you eager to ditch stress and hone your mind-body connection? With over three decades as an accredited and trained WOOMB Canada Teacher and Senior Teacher-Trainer in the Billings Ovulation Method®, and as a United Nations representative and Director of the US nonprofit ...

Jeweled Dreams: The Diary of a Young Thai Girl Written by Christopher Smith An Illustrated Story Collection for Young Readers and English Language Learners (CEFR A1-A2) Meet Pasara, a young girl growing up in Chiang Mai, Thailand, who speaks Thai, Mandarin, and English. In this delightfully illustrated diary-style book, Pasara invites young readers to explore her real life, wild imagination, and joyful adventures all in simple English designed for early readers and language learners. This book contains 24 short stories, each accompanied by: - A hand-drawn illustration - A read-aloud audio ...

The author, Jan Glaz, uncovers the shady side of the beauty business on all fronts: haircuts, makeup, hairstyling and fashion. Between the covers of this book we’re introduced to the outrageous behavior transpiring behind the scenes during worldwide Cosmetology Conventions, local beauty shows, and high-end beauty salons. Also revealed are the un-average clientele, the ones who disrupt the industry and the not to be forgotten hairdressers, the ones who inhabit strange personalities to the detriment of shop owners, customers and coworkers. Speaking of shop owners, not all are considered ...

When Megan Cole steps into Avalon Elementary, she dreams of shaping young minds... but instead finds herself in a classroom where math is a guessing game, fractions are "fancy outfits," and the teacher counts by clapping like a deranged game show host. With children slipping further into confusion and administrators preaching positivity over proficiency, Megan realizes she may be the only one left who remembers what real education looks like. But in a place where chaos reigns and nonsense is policy, reason itself is the endangered species.

What makes a boy tick? Has our view of boys evolved as society has changed? Is boyishness in the genes or learned after birth? John Redwood shares with the reader his experiences as a young boy growing up in post War Britain when boys were told to be boys. With an unusually long memory of childhood stretching for him back into the pram he takes us through what it felt like to be a baby then a boy responding to the adult world around him. Sitting on a chair was an exercise in mountaineering. Trying those first steps instead of crawling fast around the floors were dogged by fears of falling ...

"Learning for Life: Empowering Students Through Personalized Education." Learning for Life: Empowering Students Through Personalized Education is a comprehensive guide to student-centered personalized learning. With a focus on developing intellectual, social, and emotional strength of character, this book provides practical strategies and research-based best practices to support student growth and development. This book covers various topics essential for student success, from developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills to understanding one's own learning style and self-efficacy...

Walk Away is the unflinching and inspiring story of how author Michele Leavitt lived through the violence of her adolescence, how that violence haunted her through her escape to college and law school, and how she ultimately came to rise out of it to a place of possibility. It begins with lessons in self-defense from convicted killers, as well as a piece of advice: Do whatever it takes to be the one who walks away. Hard-edged but motivating, this is a story about overcoming the bleakest of obstacles. Michele Leavitt, a poet and essayist, is also a high school dropout, hepatitis C survivor, ...

The Pickleball Leadership Playbook for Educators: How Pickleball Builds Resilient, Connected Educators Discover how the game of pickleball can revolutionize your approach to educational leadership. In The Pickleball Leadership Playbook for Educators, Dr. Kaliym A. Islam—a seasoned leadership expert and educator—combines research-backed insights, relatable stories, and practical strategies to empower teachers at all levels. This book bridges the worlds of pickleball and education, offering actionable tools to help you: Build trust and collaboration in your classroom. Develop quick-...

Finally, all twelve months of the Women's Daily Devotional are together in one volume! Being a woman of God is a calling, and now more than ever, our quiet time with God is a necessity we cannot neglect. The Women's Daily Devotional series explores a new fruit of the spirit every month and provides Bible verses, personal stories from the author, reflection, questions, and prayer suggestions for every single day of the year. In this anthology, you'll spend about ten minutes each day checking in with the Lord and strengthening your relationship with Him. Titles include: January is Faith ...

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 ...

Discover how you can revolutionize your online teaching with the power of Google Classroom! Are you struggling with organizing your lessons and managing your class? Have you thought about using online tools like G Suite before, but you’re not sure where to begin? Does the idea of all this technology seem daunting and impossible to learn? Then this book is for you! Google Suite offers countless opportunities for educators to master their lesson plans, supercharge their productivity, and stay on top of their classes. So many teachers are stuck struggling to manage their students in this new...

Parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have spent over two decades lobbying for the federal Government of Canada to get involved in the autism file. The federal Government routinely ignored the pleas for help. However, on May 10, 2022, the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences provided the federal Government with a report on autism that is expected to be used as a reference upon which the Government will develop a first-ever National Autism Strategy. Will the Government develop and implement a National Autism Strategy that will be a meaningful one and have a ...

Inspire: Exciting Ways of Teaching Creative Writing is an innovative anthology written by a wide spectrum of creative teachers who have a wealth of diverse experience. The focus here is on communicating how to teach creative writing in imaginative, practical and socially just ways. There is a particular emphasis upon helping people of all ages and backgrounds write stories, poems, plays and creative non-fiction, including memoir and autobiography. Here you'll learn many ways of teaching creative writing, including: • How to decolonise creative-writing workshops • How to use social media...