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Learning Educational Technology
A Prof. Ed. subject – Educational Technology
To teaching & learning a protégé
From Project-Based Learning & Multimedia
To Digital Skills & Hypermedia
The Computer can be a tutor & teacher
The Internet can bring us to a world wider
‘Coz we are now in the Digital Age
The time when the world is no longer a cage!
-03/11/2017
(Dumarao)
*PEN Poems
Buried in the depths of my soul is the unrealized hope of a full explanation
Covered over by shovels full of doubt and thoughts regressed
Brilliance which lost its edge from lack of use lies in a state of degradation
Can hope with its own will stir once again the creative mind
Bringing forth seeds of thoughts that demand to be expressed
That they may be embellished by those holding thoughts of a like kind
This is the essence of my life’s revelation
To expose those soulful thoughts, that all may be blessed
Luring thoughts that deserve our full admiration
To put them in rhyme I’m often inclined
For me it’s the medium that seems to be best
Alloying a rhythm to be intertwined
No matter the depth of their foundation
The soulful thoughts will evolve on their quest
Fulfilling the purpose of their creation
Every hammer needs a nail
Every tunnel needs a train
Don’t fly off the handle at every turn
Speeds increase to the unknown
Curves know their way around the bend
Stay on the rails as gravity sometimes pretends
A bumpy ride is up ahead on tracks laid down
“No return” stamped on tickets to the “void”
When the sun turns on its side at midnight
Sunny side up, turns to the camera lens
To view the picture very nice and naughty
Virgins understand the venture and the depths
Virgins depend on the end as their best friend
Leave it to the conductor for a smooth ride home
Leave it to his wife to finish alone or at least at last
The food that supposed to be
Healthy, has underline
Plus, damaging
Chemicals inside that’s not
Good for your body
Sugar free supposed to be
Sugar free but it’s loaded with
Fructose that’s harmful
For people with diabetes
Taking educational poetry to a new level
Digging into history helped me write several poems
About the harsh realities of teachers in the school system
Letter after letter I smash on the page
Hoping teachers will not be stuck in a cage
Some teachers play war games
Taking the names of other teachers
And trying to dirty their performance
Mark Frank
Copyright
A catalogue came in the mail
Of places I could visit,
Descriptions of the journeys
Both exotic and exquisite.
The trips were educational,
For travel and for learning,
With some possible connections
To new friends upon returning.
The itineraries beckoned –
Every country you’d consider
If you had the savings ready
And the time that you could fritter.
So I thumbed through all the pages
Of the places for exploring,
But for now, my home has more appeal
Than anyplace for touring.
During the spring, as flowers begin
To smile with different blooms
Before the summer knows it’ll win
Erasing the chill from the air
Whispering warmth everywhere…
There, amid the buds and petals
Quietly waiting for its breakfast
On a long, leafy stem it settles,
Greener than the trees, happy to be
The worm who prays on bended knee…
Remembering that his maker, God
Holds the world in His mighty palm
And, just because some find it odd
He won’t forget to give a thank you
To the One who helped him get through…
The winter blizzards, melting the snow
Hearing the prayers - his only hope
When all else failed, making him glow,
With the promise that spring would arrive
And, thanks to God – this worm did survive
Kids Creativity and Learning Poetry Contest
I used RhymeZone
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March 5, 2023
"Welcome to us"; we promise to give you a hard time.
Here, everything that isn't studying is a crime.
What? Few hours of studying is too less.
We apologise, but we couldn't be bothered about your stress.
Hobbies are forbidden under us.
Children take time, but they gradually adjusts.
I'll tell you a fact.
People were aware, but they didn't react.
We do discriminate between girls and boys.
We create a barrier and seize their joys.
We make girls wear long kurtas and boys a simple shirt.
So that those nasty girls don't dare seduce or flirt.
We disguise it in the name of culture.
This only applies to girls so that they don't become vulgars.
Poore are ignored and so is their potential.
Don't forget this information is confidential.
We even gurantee to ruin your child's mental health.
Sometimes, the child is even pushed to death.
We don't even assure your child a high paying job.
And that's how we succeed in our work to rob.
So please enroll your child in our "perfect" educational system.
And then let them become our victims.
Potato – (almost didactic)
Let your potato grow
Water it monthly in Earth like soil
Become one with the potato
Keep it out of the reach of children
Become two potatoes if you must
Multiply them by ten then subtract
Watch TV with dip and chips
Become a couch potato
Sit
Protect spuds from direct sun light
Cradle them in the land of humanity
Dry them one by one
Bury them underground with trust
Make potatoes stay in one place
And not another
Rotate them frequently
Potatoes are alive
Rocks are not
Keep them in your pockets
Smother them with butter
Make your potatoes baked, boiled or fried
Lead them not into oil
Lead them not into temptation
Bring your potatoes to church
Don’t expect them to pray
They will not
I wish I’d worked harder in college
And picked up a little more knowledge
If only I knew
I’d soon ask if you
Want ketchup on your hotdog sausage
The kids put the program guide back on
Each station had way too much crap on
Then mum said hey kids
Watch one of dad’s vids
And soon Tim said Mum, what’s a strap on?
School builds social skills
through everyday events
more than educational
it's life experience
If you do not know people
How can you advance
Learn the skills you need or
You haven't got a chance
Let your mind expand
Don't value wage or stature
If you learn to understand
you'll get more satisfaction
What is your philosophy? The expert at work asked.
He was putting on airs, and I simply wanted to pass.
What are your educational theories and dichotomy? He demanded.
I thought him arrogant and off-putting, and ever so highhanded.
It was my first second at this school, not in the building yet.
I was carrying six boxes, and holding two bags by their net.
I prefer to keep my ideas firmly in my head, I told the silly man.
Surely you have theories, he argued, without lifting a single hand.
Yes, I certainly do, I thought but you are above rude and no help.
I nodded and marched back to my car for my net and greenish kelp.
Can’t hold the door, he told me, as he whisked in holding not a thing.
Come and tell me your theories when you get time and everything.
Making love is like a trip to the bakery
Sweet like pastry without the calories
Use spoons over forks and knives
It is like a ship with sails unfurled
Stretched out in the arms of love at sea
It is like nothing else on Earth not even butter
If you have never done it don't worry about others
You can always start with yourself and work up
But never use hammers or cameras in bed
It is easier than riding a bike or horse
A second course is right around the corner
But wear a helmet at night for protection
If you are horny wear a horn
It is best when performed on trampolines
Avoid mixed company and drinks
Contortionists know how to please
Remember, sex is more fun when not twisted
Love making is a truly probiotic experience
According to nutritionists it is delicious
Good for your health and digestive system
When making love use the right tools
It is the formula for success
Safe sex is the rule
The instructor, she/he, at head of class
scans the classroom and sees all the students.
They inhabit the room like Inert gas,
atoms of reason float in abundance.
Who will learn and who will remain inert?
The instructor may not ask of such things.
It is enough to keep a group alert,
to teach them rather than keep them guessing.
Many moments are spent in discussion,
helping fresh minds understand the subject.
The instructor must avoid confusion.
Answers are tested to see if correct.
Future students may let their knowledge fade.
Others will find work and careers will be made.
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