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Are You Just Surviving, or Are You Creating?

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  https://www.spreaker.com/episode/leaving-your-mark--69557127 Are You Just Surviving, or Are You Creating? Most of us are taught to follow the blueprint someone else drew for us. We go to the jobs we’re told to go to, buy the things we’re told to buy, and live within the limits someone else set. But today, we’re challenging that. In this episode of Tha Daily Spark , we’re talking about Kuumba—the principle of Creativity. It’s more than just "art." It’s about the radical act of leaving the community better than you found it. We dive into a specific mindset shift that separates those who simply exist from those who truly live . If you've ever felt like there was a "more" out there but didn't know how to reach it, this conversation is the bridge you’ve been looking for. CTA #1: Nguzo Saba Narrative Map Invite clarity into your life by getting the Nguzo Saba Narrative Map, designed to help you find your way through alignment and purpose. https://link.content3...

Using Technology to Help Students Educate Themselves

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Technology has come a long way and we now have tools that was not even a dream when i was in school. Just like technology it is time for education to leap forward. Schools are still using the same technology they have been using since the beginning. If we are going to prepare our children for the future we need to embrace new technology to move them forward. I recently accepted a challenge to work with some young people using some up to date technology, and I am finding that children can figure out anything if given the time. All they need is a challenge, and some subtle nudging. Of course we still have to help them adjust some behaviors, but the reality is that after they learn to read and can do basic math they can pretty much pick up on other skills. The technology that is in the world can be used to help them discover that the world is bigger than their neighborhood. In my search for tools I had the pleasure of running into Khan Academy, the concept of SOLE (a Self ...