Guardians of the Flow: Tailoring River Adventures for Guyana’s Youth
Hello, fellow adventurers in the ecological realm! Throughout our game design journey for Policy Forum Guyana’s “River Guardians,” we have explored a multitude of collaborative and creative landscapes. Every twist and turn has brought us closer to our goal: creating an immersive gaming experience that educates and empowers the youth of Guyana to become stewards […]
Stepping into the Spotlight: Our Journey to Visibility in 2024
Peniel began an amazing journey in January, when they entered Mizzou’s Entrepreneurship Alliance at the Trulaske College of Business for the spring semester, a transformative 12-week program. In the first two weeks of the Entrepreneurship Alliance program, Peniel set out on a journey to bring their business idea to life. Week 1 was dedicated to […]
Blueprints of Learning: Navigating the World of Instructional Design
Visualizing Learning: Harnessing Learning Analytics with Tableau
Learning analytics, a course strong on data science, was my first stop in my graduate degree in information technology and design. The journey was a mix of learning and difficulty, with an emphasis on using data to better understand and improve learning. Here I will take you on a journey through my time spent learning […]
Masterclass Fusion: Instructional Design and Program Management in Concert
Embarking on the Project THRIVE! implementation journey has had a profound impact on our team. Over the past two weeks, we have had the chance to receive training from the Shamiri Institute in Kenya. This experience has given us the opportunity to delve into various subjects, which have significantly expanded our understanding of mental health, […]
Visual Medley: Tapestry of Art and Culture Unveiled in South Africa’s Institutes
We recently visited three illustrious cultural institutes in South Africa as part of our cultural journey, delving into the dynamic realm of international collaboration. We visited the France Institute of South Africa, the Goethe-Institut (CAV Arts) in Johannesburg, and the Korean Cultural Centre in Pretoria during our week-long excursion. Come along as we share stories […]
From Rainforests to Pixels: River Guardian’s Digital Education Expedition
An experience that will change one’s life is about to begin at the very center of Guyana, where the Amazon rainforest meets the Caribbean Sea. The enthusiastic minds at Policy Forum Guyana (PFG) created the board game River Guardians. This game is on the verge of escaping the limits of its cardboard form and making […]
Weaving Wonders: The Wits Networking Odyssey
One of our most powerful resources for learning and development is the people we know. These relationships, forged through communication, cooperation, and the exchange of knowledge and insights, have the potential to become priceless assets on our path to personal and professional growth. This is especially true at Wits University, where the power of networking […]
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Tools: Mapping Southern Ndebele Tribe’s Stories
In the middle of Mpumalanga, in the beautiful South African countryside, an amazing partnership is taking shape. Along with the endless energy of Rotary, the academic rigor of the University of Missouri (Mizzou), the selfless spirit of the US Peace Corps, and the timeless wisdom of the Southern Ndebele people, this project brings everything together […]
Evaluating Translanguaging in Gaming: Trends, Challenges, and Research Insights
The 10th Annual International Hub for Multilingual Education and Literacies (HuMEL) Conference was held at Witwatersrand University in Johannesburg, South Africa, on September 15-16, 2023. There were many different types of instructors, academics, intellectuals, and even young business owners at this annual event. The conference highlighted the successes in language acquisition and literacy, but it […]
