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</i></b></p></blockquote><h1 id="3b63">How did Wei Li’s son miss all this?</h1><p id="118f">Granted that schools feel the need to protect children from all the ‘negatives’ of using technology.</p><figure id="65fd"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*cOJCTtBSVMbeNcz_"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@guilhermestecanella?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Guilherme Stecanella</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><p id="f71a">The consequences of technology in school can range from over stimulation to delay in child development.</p><p id="394a">Unfortunately, it’s a double-edged sword.</p><p id="08e9">And like many, there are reservations with children using technology. Especially with social media bullying.</p><p id="db34">But what if a school could embrace technology to bring lessons to life.</p><p id="13f3">Acton Academy runs a children’s business fair (CBF) once a year. They held this year’s fair on Facebook — A virtual business space.</p><figure id="dd50"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*9NyRnEJTqM0mZ6_xpyOojQ.jpeg"><figcaption>Photo courtesy of Acton Academy</figcaption></figure><p id="6239">Children set up their FB business page and learn to sell their food or products online.</p><p id="65f8">The sale took place for a day, and children worked together with the support of guides and parents.</p><p id="a5bd">In their closing debrief, children shared the following:</p><p id="2578">“The physical CBF I feel was harder because I had to make all of the books beforehand, and if I ran out of my products, then I would have to make more if someone requested it. The virtual one I didn’t need to make any books beforehand because I can make them when they order some”, said Jasmine, nine years old.</p><p id="103b">“We need to know the product, price, bundle, delivery information well before the fair. Being online is good because we have time to find out things we don’t know — we asked parents and google”, explained by Ee Nie, 14 years old & Khye Gene, ten years old.</p><p id="8230">“As I gave free pick-up as an option, I will need to sift through orders and contact the buyers individually by this week,” said Jared, eight years old.</p><p id="c51f">I was in awe.</p><figure id="dd7c"><img src="ht

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tps://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*0Eo3T1m2lAggphbR"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@benwhitephotography?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Ben White</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><p id="b9ce">Is Jared only eight years old? It felt as if a marketing manager was writing up his sales report!</p><p id="05a2">Jasmine’s reflections on the business project was relevant and precious to this century. No textbooks or teacher’s lectures could have given her that firsthand experience.</p><p id="22dc">And technology made it possible.</p><p id="b402">Are we then shortchanging our children if we leave technology out of school?</p><p id="75c6">My friend, Wei Li, could have a meaningful time with her son instead of nagging him to complete his homework.</p><p id="bba4">And all it takes is courage to trust our children.</p><p id="580e">Schools which embrace technology are preparing students for their next journey in life. And technology will be part of that life, whether we like it or not.</p><p id="e778">Maybe it’s time to err on the side of technology today instead of caution. Trust and allow children to manage technology themselves.</p><p id="14c6"><b><i>For those who are interested about Acton Academy, Malaysia:</i></b></p><p id="d98d"><i>Acton Academy is an innovative learner-driven school, established in 2016. They help 4 to 18 years-old students discover and grow their unique strengths — because the world needs them.</i></p><p id="d56e"><i>Acton Academy uses the latest technology in a self-paced learning environment designed to foster responsibility, goal-setting, and teamwork.</i></p><div id="250c" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/about-me-ching-ching-5cdb65776a41"> <div> <div> <h2>About Me— Ching Ching</h2> <div><h3>Once lost, found again. I love my conversations with my friends. I write and paint. I spend time with children to see…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*jTrPOJYqZjQC4iWWV9Mtgw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div></article></body>

A Message of Gratitude, Hurray Illuminators!

Do you feel anxious and discomfort when things go wrong? Or lose confidence when somebody affronts or harasses you? Recently, I felt anxious and disgusted, as I mentioned in my first story that Illumination (the best publishing site) has been disabled. It was a terrifying experience for everyone in the Illumination community.

“ I’m one of those silent writers who dare to speak up.”

Though my profile says what I am ( a shy type of person), I thought a hundred times before I organized these words and published my testimonial to support Illumination. I didn’t hide to suppress my opinions. I spoke out like some Illuminators. If nobody else stood up to testify like Salam Khan — who was the first to step out, maybe this nightmare would continue, or this issue would remain unheard.

Dr. Mehmet Yildiz can stand firm in defending his reputation. Still, in times like this, the enthusiasm inside the Illumination community must impose. Indeed, we did, and nothing can stop us if we have one voice and heart.

I am grateful to Medium for settling time to examine and weigh things accordingly.

Though the battle isn’t over, I am delighted that Illumination is getting back on its feet, helping writers from diverse cultures to shine.

If the controversy isn’t fixed, everyone’s hard work at Illumination will deteriorate and be banged to waste. After all, I am thankful that the Illuminators remain united with one voice and heart.

Shout out to my fellow writers and editors, for being tough to defend what is TRUE.

Final Word:

Life is full of ups and downs. You need to get up where you slipped; you will lose the battle if you quit. Each of us has a nightmare to face, but if you stay unnerved and in fear, you end up nothing but a victim.

Below are some of the extraordinary masterpieces published which I believe bear light and inspire many:

“ILLUMINATION IMMUNIZED” by Dr Mehmet Yildiz

“One Voice, One Heart” by Yours Truly

“Caught In A Blackout” by Kevin Buddaeus

“ILLUMINATOR” by Dipti Pande

“Illuminating Bright” by Salam Khan

“What Happens When You Close the Door to a Community” by Kathryn A. LeRoy, Ph.D.

“Reinstate Illumination” by Gurpreet Dhariwal

“Dear Medium, Give Back Illumination” by Joshua Davis

“Compassion …” by Joe Luca

Also, I enjoyed reading these amazing articles from terrific writers:

“ILest We Forget” by Amy Marley

“Wet Noses Everywhere and Not a Dry Eye in the Place” by Timothy Key

“What Painting Thought Me About The Writers’ Block” by Livia Dabs

“Shattered Picture’s” by @R Tsambounieri Talarantas