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There is much to be learned from journeys. From stepping out of our doors and by placing one foot in front of the other making progress towards a planned destination. Journeys are a great metaphor for the challenges we face in our day to day lives and the parallels we draw may allow us to set a goal and achieve it despite the obstacles.

"Journey to the centre of the Earth and view the amazing facts about what can be found beneath our feet with this BBC microsite."

Recently I left the cold and dark of a Sydney winter and journeyed north to the warmer climate of Fiji. A jewel dropped in the warm waters of the Pacific, Fiji is a popular holiday destination for those looking for a tropical escape. This trip was very different from the norm. There would be no resorts, no five-star dining and my company was to be a group of 24 Year Nine students. It was to be a journey full of learning and insights into the challenges facing education. 

Navratri, a vibrant and spiritually significant festival, is celebrated with immense enthusiasm and fervor across India. This nine-night festival, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, brings people together to revel in devotion, music, dance, and traditional rituals. In this blog, Apnahumsafar.com takes you on a journey into the heart of Navratri celebrations, exploring its cultural significance and the joy it brings to people's lives. Navratri: The Festival of Nine Nights Navratri, which means "nine nights," is celebrated in the Hindu calendar month of Ashwin (usually September or October). It marks the triumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. The Significance of Navratri: Devotion and Worship: Navratri is a time for devotees to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga, who represents feminine power and divine strength. Devotees fast, pray, and perform aarti (ritual worship) to honor the goddess. Dance and Music: Navratri is renowned for its vibrant Garba and Dandiya Raas dances. People of all ages come together to dance in circles, accompanied by lively music. These dances symbolize the joy of life and the victory of good over evil. The Colors of Navratri: Each day of Navratri is associated with a specific color, and devotees wear clothes in those colors to symbolize their devotion. The colors include: Day 1 (Pratipada): Yellow Day 2 (Dwitiya): Green Day 3 (Tritiya): Grey Day 4 (Chaturthi): Orange Day 5 (Panchami): White Day 6 (Sashti): Red Day 7 (Saptami): Royal Blue Day 8 (Ashtami): Pink Day 9 (Navami): Purple Navratri Celebrations with Apnahumsafar: At Apnahumsafar.com, we understand the significance of cultural celebrations like Navratri. Festivals are an opportunity to connect with your roots, meet new people, and forge meaningful relationships. Whether you're looking for a life partner to share in these joyful celebrations or seeking adv

Blueback is a beautiful metaphor for life and particularly of the life we live in schools. When looked at close up, with an eye on the details, the experience of school is one of passing and recurring cycles. When looked at from a distance, with an eye on the whole, there are elements of constancy, the throughlines which bring meaning to our experience and which have as their consequence the residuals of education. 

At the heart of learning are the questions to which we do not yet know the answers and the journey to the questions we have not yet asked. Such simple truths and yet understandings that can have fundamental consequences for approach to learning and growth.

The maker movement and with it maker-centered learning brings new possibilities and challenges into the classroom. It has spawned makerspaces and students are busy designing and making products. The danger with all this frenzied making is that it is very easy to miss the point, to focus on the product and not the journey.  

The 5 Best Free Collaboration Tools for Teachers In an increasingly connected world, it's imperative for individuals to be able to work together on projects. Collaboration is essential for you as an educator and for your students as they journey through the world of academia. Utilize these 5 Best Free Collaboration Tools for Teachers to collaborate effectively with colleagues or to encourage your students to come together and create something amazing. How To Use The 5 Best Free Collaboration Tools for Teachers http://elearningindustry.com/the-5-best-free-collaboration-tools-for-teachers

"This graphic, http://www.minitex.umn.edu/Communications/Director/ shows the journey of a student from pre-kindergarten through the K-12 educational system and either into the workforce or on to a higher education institution. Along the way, school, academic, and public libraries are all available to provide services to the student and parents in support of learning and information literacy. This graphic was developed after attendance at various P-20 meetings where it seemed important to show that libraries play an important role throughout the life of students and adults. Minnesota libraries collaborate in sharing services and resources. Once in the workforce, information continues to be available through the public library for lifelong learning and recreation activities. Role of Libraries Pre-K & Beyond: Lifelong Learning - http://www.minitex.umn.edu/Communications/Director/RoleLibraries.pdf

"Declare-It is a tool that assists you in creating, tracking and being held accountable to your goals. For every declaration you make, Declare-It requires you to add supporters. Supporters are notified of your declaration and receive progress reports along your journey. If you start to fall off track, your supporters are sent an ALERT message. They can send you comments and even add incentives to help you stay motivated. "

Links to Reading Street Spelling and Vocabulary, MacMillan/McGraw Hill Spelling, Abeka Spelling, Harcourt Spelling, Essential Vocabulary, Journeys and Treasures, and Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary are also listed here.

In this infographics, we look back at our journey and share 6 important takeaways from our extensive experience in custom eLearning development.

Understanding the "Why" of any initiative should be a key step prior to implementation. Without a clear understanding of our "Why" how are we to judge the success of what we are implementing. How will we know which steps take us in the right direction if we have no concept of why we are journeying. In our implementation of ICT (Information & Communication Technologies) and now Digital Technologies, a lack of clarity on the matter of "Why" has often been the most significant challenge to success. 

At the heart of all that we do as teachers lies the act of learning. Our hope is that our actions inspire our students to engage in a process that results in their acquisition of new knowledge, mastery of new skills and the development of capacities and dispositions which will prepare them for life beyond our classrooms. Increasingly our focus is on developing the skills and dispositions our students require to become life-long learners. We recognise that in a rapidly changing world, the capacity to take charge of your personal learning journey, to become self-navigating learners is essential. 

The landing of the Perseverance rover on Mars is an excellent catalyst for a discussion with students about the nature of Mathematics. It is a chance to inspire curiosity and wonderment and to do so through a mathematical lens.

Product Management could be your key to move out of a stagnating career. At times many of us may feel that we are stuck in a profession, in a job role, or in an organization that is not for us. It may feel like it is not our true calling. Well, then why waste time? Make a career switch into a career of your choice. Muster the courage and make the move. If Product Management is your likely choice, then this is the right blog for you. If not, then why not explore what is it like to be a PM! (Product Manager not Prime Minister) So, what would you be doing as a PM? Wearing multiple hats. As a Product Manager, you have to wear different hats at different times. Be a Psychologist - Embark upon a journey to empathize and understand consumer needs and challenges Be a Consumer Behaviour expert - Leave no stone unturned to mine latent consumer insights Be a Marketeer - Use frameworks to gauge the perfect product-market fit Be a Diplomat - Negotiate with and influence relevant stakeholders to obtain desired results Be an Architect and an Interior Designer - Build and design products that address consumer pain-points effectively and transpires into a practical and scalable solution Be a co-ordinator - Guide and Direct cross-functional teams to deliver timely results in sync with the overarching objective Be a crisis manager - Diagnose the situation, identify hurdles and be agile in resolving them while the product is being tested in the market Be a Relationship Manager - The duty of a PM does not end as soon as the product is launched. It extends further to keep creating and nurturing a delightful experience for the customer. Now, you're aware of the roles you are likely to perform. What about the skills required to fulfil them efficiently? Well, most experienced PMs emphasize on soft skills being the differentiator between a good and a great PM. Let's have a look at the most essential hard and soft skills required to be a product manager: Com

At Antwak, we interview Product Managers (PM) across the globe about their experiences and professional journey as Product Manager. How do they handle multiple tasks and responsibilities? What is a day in the life of a Product Manager like? Have you ever wondered what do Product Managers care about? And what Product managers need to know? Let's check out what these successful professionals say about their life as a Product Manager: Gretchen (Gretchen Rodriguez) - Sr Product Manager eBay: She shared the challenges she faced in this role while doing product management before moving to the US. During that period the job title Product Manager was not that popular and was wondering how to proceed and that's when she decided to wait for the opportunity to apply for this role to get this job title and role specifically to start officially. It was a challenge to wait to get this role after a long wait. But again it was worth waiting. Sr. Product Manager Abhishek (Abhishek Shukla) -Adobe, Ex- Flipkart shared the challenges he faced in setting up a new product in his first 30 days. He focused on learning about the product and market in the first 30 days to achieve success. Learning about the product is not simply knowing product details but the challenges and uncertainties attached to it. Knowing about your customers, vendors, marketers, competitors, stakeholders in the ecosystem as a whole. Strive to determine your place in the ecosystem and your competitor's strategies. Apart from these takeaways, one should also focus on the company's core competencies and product strategies. Product Manager-Preeti Sekar also speaks about the challenges an early professional might face in this role as a PM in the first 30 days. A person might be from a different domain, profile, and experience and new to this role facing all sorts of criticism and feedback from customers, stakeholders, etc, and eventually one can settle themselves with the roles and responsibilities of a Pr