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The Secret Strength You’re Probably Missing

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Umoja   https://www.spreaker.com/episode/umoja-the-technology-of-the-bundle--69495681 We’ve all been told that we need to "be the best version of ourselves." But what if that version is incomplete without the person standing next to you? In today’s episode of Tha Daily Spark , we dive into the ancient Gye-Nyame wisdom of the "Seven Sticks." We look at why the smartest elders and the strongest warriors often fail exactly where the children succeed. If you’ve been feeling like you’re carrying the weight of the world on a single, fragile branch, this conversation is for you. We’re pulling back the curtain on why "Independence" might actually be the roadblock to your next breakthrough. Listen to the full episode above to discover the technology of the bundle. Nguzo Saba Narrative Map Invite the reader to get the Nguzo Saba Narrative Map to help them find their way through the complexities of life with a clear, ancestral compass: https://link.content360.io/N...

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 ...