blinks (58)in #psychology • 6 years agoLaptops are vast modern gadgets that aids learning, but is it gradually putting handwriting skills in children into extinction?INTRODUCTION Modern innovations and gadgets that aid education and learning like laptops have really gone a long way…blinks (58)in #esteem • 6 years agoMEET JESSICA COX, THE WORLD'S FIRST EVER ARMLESS LICENCED PILOT IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND.Jessica Cox was conceived like any other child in 1983, in Sierra Vista, Arizona, however without arms. Not even the…blinks (58)in #esteem • 6 years agoMEET FUNMILAYO RANSOME KUTI, AN EDUCATOR WHO WAS THE FIRST EVEN WOMAN IN HISTORY TO DRIVE A CAR IN NIGERIA.Abigail Funmilayo Ransome Kuti was born on the 25th of October 1900 to a Yoruba parents by name Daniel Olumeyuwa…blinks (58)in #esteem • 6 years agoMEET ROBERT MUGABE, THE MOST EDUCATED PRESIDENT THAT THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN.It is no news that education has turned out to be and holds the way to life all over the world, we have seen how…blinks (58)in #history • 6 years agoMEET NEIL ARMSTRONG, THE FIRST HUMAN IN HISTORY TO EVEN STEP FOOT ON THE SURFACE OF THE MOON.According to history, Neil Armstrong made history and recorded his name in the books of history. He was an american…blinks (58)in #steemiteducation • 6 years agoMEET ORVILLE AND WILBUR WRIGHT, THE BROTHERS WHO INVENTED AND FLEW THE FIRST AIRPLANE CONTROLLED BY HUMAN WHILE ON AIR.Wilbur and Orville Wright were two American brothers who created and were pioneers of aviation. In fact these brothers…blinks (58)in #steemiteducation • 6 years agoMEET VENETIA BURNEY WHO GAVE PLUTO ITS NAME IN 1930, WHEN SHE WAS ONLY 11 YEARS OLD.When you think of planet Pluto, you will likely assume it was named by cosmologists. Given that it's the most recently…blinks (58)in #steemiteducation • 6 years agoAN 8 YEAR OLD BOY MAKES MOM STOP CAR, RUNS TO AN OLD WOMAN AND TENDERLY HELPS HER. A TRUE LIFE STORY TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE THE ACT OF KINDNESS IN CHILDREN.source Adults frequently frown at children's lack of conduct and respect for elderly ones, yet there is one young…blinks (58)in #steemiteducation • 6 years agoMEET JOHN STEWARD ROCK, AN AMERICAN EDUCATOR AND LAWYER WHO COINED ONE OF WORLD'S MOST POPULAR PHRASE "BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL".The expression "Black is Beautiful" has for quite some time been related with the civil rights and Black power…blinks (58)in #steemiteducation • 6 years agoMEET JOHN LEE LOVE, THE MAN WHO INVENTED ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR TOOL THAT AIDS WRITING AND DRAWING CALLED THE PORTABLE SHARPENER.source Before 1894, pencils sharpeners were big and heavy, so carrying it about was a big issue. Some were mounted…blinks (58)in #steemiteducation • 6 years agoMEET 92 YEAR OLD ANNIE DILLARD, WHO JUST EARNED HER FOURTH COLLEGE DEGREE AND IS AIMING FOR THE FIFTH. AN INSPIRATION TO ALL THAT EDUCATION HAS NO AGE OR TIME LIMIT.In the event that you require some level of motivation to make you push ahead, then 92-year-old Annie Dillard from…blinks (58)in #steemiteducation • 6 years agoTHE INSPIRING STORY OF AN ENGINEER WHO LATER BECAME AN ASTRONAUT AFTER 15 YEARS AND 14 REJECTIONS. A LESSON TO EVERYONE, NEVER GIVE UP CHASING YOUR DESTINY.This is an account of an extraordinary man who the government agency had rejected his application for its space…blinks (58)in #steemiteducation • 6 years agoTHOMAS MUNDY PETERSON IS THE FIRST EVER BLACK TO CAST A VOTE IN THE POLITICAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES.Thomas Mundy Peterson known as the first ever black man to cast a vote in America was born in October 6, 1824 in…blinks (58)in #steemiteducation • 6 years agoINTRODUCING THE WORLD'S OLDEST STANDING AND OPERATIONAL UNIVERSITY CALLED THE UNIVERSITY OF AL-QARAWIYYIN, ESTABLISHED BY A WOMAN.Most times, people often have this notion that the oldest university in world might be situated in Europe, American or…blinks (58)in #steemiteducation • 6 years agoHISTORICAL INSIGHT ON HOW PEOPLE TOLD TIME DURING THE ANCIENT DAYS BEFORE CLOCKS AND WRISTWATCHES WERE INVENTED.Telling the time is very easy in this modern day, on account of present day innovation which has given us timekeeping…blinks (58)in #steemiteducation • 6 years ago9 YEAR OLD ANAYA ELLICK, BORN WITHOUT ARMS WINS NATIONAL HANDWRITING CONTEST. AN INSPIRATION TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, YOU CAN DO IT IF YOU TRY.A stunning young girl by name Anaya Ellick born without hands wins National Award for her exceptional writing skills.…blinks (58)in #steemiteducation • 6 years agoRAFAEL CORDERO, A SELF EDUCATOR REGARDED AS THE FATHER OF PUBLIC EDUCATION WHO GAVE RISE TO FREE SCHOOLING IN PUERTO RICO.Rafael Cordero Molina is still today known as "The Father of Public Education in Puerto Rico". He was a self educated…blinks (58)in #steemiteducation • 6 years agoTHE TRUE HISTORICAL ORIGIN BEHIND THE AFRICAN FABRIC CALLED ANKARA.Ankara popularly known as "Ankara prints", "African prints","African wax prints" and "Holland wax" is a 100% cotton…blinks (58)in #steemiteducation • 6 years agoMEET DR MUSAWENKOSI SAUROMBE, AFRICA'S YOUNGEST FEMALE PHD HOLDER.As a Zimbabwean student, Dr Musawenkosi Saurombe impacted positively in the world of education and wrote her name in…blinks (58)in #steemiteducation • 6 years agoTHE STORY OF THOMAS FULLER, A MAN WHOSE MATHEMATICAL ABILITIES SHOCKED PEOPLE.Thomas Fuller, recognizably known as the Negro Tom" and the "Virginia Calculator" was a native of Africa. He was born…