Ocean of Knowledge with Victor

 <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> My wife and daughter - Video. HOW READING CAN IMPACT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Reading is a powerful activity that can benefit you and your family in many ways. Research shows that reading can enhance cognitive, language, and social development in children and adults. (Edwards, 2011). I have seen the positive effects of reading in my own family. My two-year-old daughter loves school and reading very much. We have been preparing her for that by buying her books and reading to her. Whenever we are reading for our personal studies, we read out loud so that she can hear and learn. Access to books prepares children for community impact and academic success. I believe that one of the greatest gifts we can give to our children is access to books. (Edwards, 2011). Reading is not only important for achievement, but a...

<script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Science Fiction Google photo      Science fiction and technology: prediction or intuition? Science fiction often depicts wrist-radios and pocket-sized computers. This does not mean that the writers foresaw these inventions, but that they imagined some possible improvements based on their current world. As Loren (2010) wrote, “Science fiction writers, circa 1950, ‘predicted’ marvels such as wrist-radios and pocket-sized computers, not because they foresaw the invention of the transistor, but because they intuitively felt that some kind of improvement would come along to shrink the bulky computers and radios of that day” (Does science fiction—yes, science fiction—suggest futures for news?) Similarly, in the year 1930, most scientists did not believe that the atomic bomb was feasible. Although phy...

<script async="" crossorigin="anonymous" src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"></script> WHAT COMEDY IS TO ME? Like in the words of Greek philosopher, Aristotle, “The secret to humor is surprise.” (Aristotle, n.d.). Comedy is something that we don’t expect to happen, such as a frog doing disco dance, that takes us by surprise! For instance, in this video by Cheri Steinkellner, she explains how to make your writing funnier by using specific details, incongruities, and k-words. (Steinkellner, 2016, “How to make your writing funnier”, 1). Frog disco pose. Google-Photo      More on what comedy is to me:    Comedy shifts from observation to imagination. It moves from "what is" to "what if". One example of this is the question posed by Cheri Steinkellner, an Emmy Award-winning comedy writer, in her TED talk: "What if the nun, all of a sudden, starts doing disco da...

    <!-- Global site tag (gtag.js) - Google Analytics --> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-KK3RM426QN"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [] <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Pexels-photo   Collaborative Learning    "Collaborative learning is an educational approach to teaching and learning that involves groups, working together to solve a problem, complete a task, or create a product". Successful collaborative learning has the potential to bring out the unique strengths of each individuals in a group, while strengthening the group through teamwork, cooperation and combined effort and resources. (Uopeople, 2021). How Collaborative Learning Works?    The group should offer opportunities for a team, to work collaboratively with one ...

<script async="" crossorigin="anonymous" src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"></script> Pexels-photo     IMPORTANCE OF BEING ABLE TO CRITICALLY ANALYZE FICTION BY VICTOR First of all, let me define and look at the difference between fiction and non-fiction. According to Learning Easy English, a YouTube channel that teaches English language and literature, fiction "refers to plot, settings, and characters created from imagination" (Learning Easy English, 2020, "Fiction vs Nonfiction", [1](^1^)). Fiction movies or cartoons aim at captivating us. On the contrary, non-fiction is based on real people and the real life stories. Non-fiction movies or materials aim at giving us information and being educational. (Learning Easy English, 2020, "Fiction vs Nonfiction".    It is important to know that there are four main literary genres: drama, fiction, non-fictio...

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<script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> I am a member Young African Leaders Initiative    In this lesson, will gain an understanding of what community engagement is, and why it's important, become familiar with different ways an NGO or a Team can foster community engagement, and learn some of the benefits and challenges.     NGOs exist to serve the public good, to make people’s lives better and communities stronger. Too often, we think of community members only as people in need of our help. Pexels-photo      Community engagement is about involving the people you serve, not just as beneficiaries of your projects, but as partners in accomplishing your mission. Almost everyone whether young or old, rich or poor, with or without formal education, they all have something they can contribute to an NGO’s Or a team'...

 <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> I am a Young African Leaders Initiative member  In this lesson we will learn: why it’s important for you to know your community and its needs before you inspire them to act; how to overcome apathy or lack of interest from community members; and how to build and maintain momentum once you’ve started a project.    Knowing your community and its needs.      It is critically important that you get to know your community intimately. What are its greatest issues and challenges? Why do they exist? Do your research and learn about the causes of the problems. Become an expert on the issues and then ask yourself, “What would it take to solve these problems?” Think big, and think creatively. People are inspired to act when there’s a clear vision and they believe you have a plan of act...

 <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Presenter: Jeff Franco, Vice President and Executive Director of City Year Washington, DC [Video]    In this lesson, we will discuss how to motivate volunteers to join. We will explore how to create a fulfilling and positive volunteer experience; then how to collect feedback so you can make improvements and see what you’re doing well; and finally, how to keep the volunteers engaged after they have been in your team.    Why do we need volunteers?   Volunteers help us make an even bigger impact. Many of  institutions simply would not be able to survive without the support that volunteers provide.     In order to attract people who are willing to invest their time, we have to first learn what inspires them to serve with us. What are they hoping to accomplish? Once w...

<script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> I remember holding Nuru in my arms after her birthday. It felt like the Lord was entrusting me with a precious soul and asking me to care for her until he returns. From that day on, I promised the Lord to live a life that would make my baby see Christ in me. A wise man once advised me to live a life that would make my wife, baby, family, and world love God more. I know my baby Nuru will aspire to marry a missionary or a pastor because I am setting a good example. My calling should not be a burden to them, but a blessing, especially to my wife and Nuru. And I thank God because it is a blessing. Happy birthday, my girl, and blessed is the womb of your mother that carried you for nine months. I believe you will love her even more when you grow up and hear more stories about what your mother, Dorcas, went t...

<script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> CREATING AND MANAGING A TEAM Learning Objectives: 1. Develop a deep pool of team members from which to recruit. 2. Select team members. 3. Develop a collaborative and productive work environment.]     In this lesson we will learn how to develop a deep pool of potential team members from which to recruit, select team members, and develop a collaborative and productive work environment.    The question is: How do you create and manage an effective team? As a leader you must have team members who are highly motivated and mission-driven. Be clear about your team members’ roles and responsibilities. Most importantly, be very deliberate on how you select members and how you integrate them into the team.    So there are a number of ways that you can recruit new team members. You ca...

<script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script>   <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> YOUNG AFRICAN LEADERS INITIATIVE MANAGING SITUATIONS Learning Objectives: 1. Distinguish between leadership and management. 2. Understand the importance of management in problem solving. 3. Identify the four skills required for effective management.] This session is about management.     Learning objectives include: one, distinguish between leadership and management. Two, understand the importance of management in problem solving. Three, identify the four skills of planning, putting the plan into action, influencing and deciding — required for effective management. iStock-Photo      It’s common for pe...

<script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5632014805880740"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> YOUNG AFRICAN LEADERS INITIATIVE Leading People and Change Learning Objectives Describe leadership as the process of helping create positive change. Describe how leadership can occur anywhere individuals find creative solution to problems. Explain the four factors that all leaders need to understand.] What is a leader?    We have three learning objectives in this session. First, describe that a leader is someone who helps creates positive change. Two, describe how leaders are not only those at the top of the organization, but leaders are those individuals who help to find creative solutions to problems. And three, explain the three factors that all leaders need to understand.    Leaders are everywhere. At all corners of the globe, in all types of organizations, doing all types of work. Any...

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