By William Van Zyl (August 21, 2021) Abstract This scholarly paper will not look at the possibilities for embedding digital and collaborative skills into subject areas. On the contrary, it will be focusing on an individual approach (ISP’s) for learning in the 21 st Century. This article will explore the implementation of Individual Study Programs… Continue reading Digital Collaborative Learning: Individual Study Plans (ISP’s) for developing digital and collaborative skills for the 21 st Century – solving real-life problems and leading collaboratively to solve local and global burning issues.
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My Poem is locked up in a sweet Mandarin; my Identity is sprinkled with spicy Cinnamon.
Listen to the article and poem: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-5wky8-10fc1f0 By William Van Zyl (Aug 2021) After writing this personal poem – ‘I come from …’ you will not believe how good I felt afterwards! Also, my creativity soared. The expression of my feelings and thoughts – at the same time delving into the great memories from the… Continue reading My Poem is locked up in a sweet Mandarin; my Identity is sprinkled with spicy Cinnamon.
Whimsical, Loose, and Quirky Watercolour Sketching.
William Van Zyl (2021) The book of Felix Scheinberger – Urban Watercolour Sketching – challenges the reader with 154 pages of unique sketching ideas. To learn new art techniques and explore new ideas for sketching, one has to immerse oneself in the artist’s work. In this instance, I have used the sketches of Mr Scheinberger… Continue reading Whimsical, Loose, and Quirky Watercolour Sketching.
Rat-a-Strophics and Cat-o-Matics
By William Van Zyl (July 2021) Listen to the podcast of this story and article: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-spxxm-10f938c *Additional to this article: Don’t miss the great lesson ideas at the end (for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers) – Digital Collaborative Learning. “Rat-a-strophic,” laughed the freight plane dispatcher. “Or, maybe Cat-o-matics,” chuckled the second dispatcher. “They are going to… Continue reading Rat-a-Strophics and Cat-o-Matics
A transplanted heart – unsettled by murder – makes a 180-degree turn into a blinding light.
‘Guard your heart with all your power; because the heart of man is the wellspring of life.’ By William Van Zyl – a short story (only 2450 words). *Listen to the story on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=qmny8-1043858-pb&from=embed&square=1&share=1&download=1&skin=1&btn-skin=7&size=300 At 11:16 on Wednesday, June 19, 2016, several deafening pistol shots rang from a carpark in a Pretoria mall in… Continue reading A transplanted heart – unsettled by murder – makes a 180-degree turn into a blinding light.
Entering a dark, humid cave – lit up by cat-eyed, yellow fiery flies – could turn your thinking upside down.
By William Van Zyl (March 2021) On Friday, 5 March 2021, I stepped into the unknown. It was dark, humid, and very black. Yellow cat-eyes stared at me from the ground. It was evenly spaced and extended way ahead of me. Where could it lead? It took some time for my sensitive eyes to adapt… Continue reading Entering a dark, humid cave – lit up by cat-eyed, yellow fiery flies – could turn your thinking upside down.
Sensors: Maintaining the eco-equilibrium of sensitive limestone caves in New Zealand. STEM and Digital Technologies -Programming microprocessors as sensors to improve cave sustainability (Micro:bit and MakerBot – mBot).
By William Van Zyl Thinking of the sustainability of a cave is not something that comes to mind naturally. It requires prompts: What choice of materials is best for constructing the walkways? What type of lighting is best? Could the electrical system of the cave be powered via solar power? To what extent could sensors,… Continue reading Sensors: Maintaining the eco-equilibrium of sensitive limestone caves in New Zealand. STEM and Digital Technologies -Programming microprocessors as sensors to improve cave sustainability (Micro:bit and MakerBot – mBot).
Hickory, Dickory, Fig Tree – I ask of you – can you hear me?
By William Van Zyl (July 2021) Listen to the podcast of this article (listen while you read): https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-gvr28-116868b Hickory, Dickory, Tree – Dockerty, Hockerty, Dock. A mouse Hickory Dickory Tree. The mouse went up the tree.The tree said no: “Not allowed.” The bark made it itch The mouse immediately went downHickory Dickory TreeTick tock, tick… Continue reading Hickory, Dickory, Fig Tree – I ask of you – can you hear me?
Tree-to-Tree: From the Lush Canopy – Underhanded and Ciphered – a Message to Thee.
By William Van Zyl (June 2021) Listen to the podcast while reading: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-sbg2d-11678c1 An encoded scent whiffed across to a neighbouring tree. It had a complex message in the transparent envelope. The postman did not deliver it. Mister Wind carried it with unseen dedication. Leaf-to-leaf, the proverbial ‘drums’ had relayed the detailed message. The ‘letter’… Continue reading Tree-to-Tree: From the Lush Canopy – Underhanded and Ciphered – a Message to Thee.
One Flew over the Bionic Flying Fox’s Nest.
By William Van Zyl (June 2021) Vintery, mintery, cutery, corn,Apple seed and apple thorn,Wire, briar, limber lockThree geese in a flockOne flew EastOne flew WestAnd one flew over the Bionic Flying Fox’s nest. ———————-0—————————– In the artificial nest lay two eggs – not a bird in sight. Below the nest – and interwoven in the… Continue reading One Flew over the Bionic Flying Fox’s Nest.
In the Ice Cold Belly of the Golden Dragon, it Rumbles, Spins, and Twirls. Light Atoms Spark and Flash – the almost Frozen Creature is at Work.
By William Van Zyl (April 2021) Icy cold vapour is trapped in the belly of the Golden Dragon. The temperature is below – 200 degrees –Celsius. The tummy is cool; some of the parts are thoroughly chilled. The intestines are frozen solid. The light and atoms – in the underbelly – are subjected to the… Continue reading In the Ice Cold Belly of the Golden Dragon, it Rumbles, Spins, and Twirls. Light Atoms Spark and Flash – the almost Frozen Creature is at Work.
Writing Skills – Wood and Stone: How Prophecy Changes Everything.
*Comparing and contrasting the novels Moby Dick (by Herman Melville), and Macbeth (by William Shakespeare). By William Van Zyl (Published in 2021) Article. *Listen to the podcast of the full article: https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=w289b-1022217-pb&from=embed&square=1&share=1&download=1&skin=1&btn-skin=7&size=300 Fantasy Prophecy is a fascinating and compelling technique for Writing Fiction and Non-fiction. Prophecies, or a prophecy, can add a fascinating plotline to… Continue reading Writing Skills – Wood and Stone: How Prophecy Changes Everything.
Riley Daniels Te Are Bell-Ritete
22 May 2003 – 26 May 2021 The Eyes of Riley. Crystal white, and clear blue night.Colour your sky, brilliant white.Look up on a beautiful day,See the eyes and the intentions of my soul. Crystal white, clear blue night.Brilliant flowers are ablazeSwirling clouds of velvet blue,Reflect in Riley’s eyes of “I am true.” (W. Van… Continue reading Riley Daniels Te Are Bell-Ritete
Millions Ripped out by Surgeons: Skeletons laid scattered on the floor.
By William Van Zyl (Published in May 2021) – A Short Story. Listen to the podcast: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-5rmt9-10fa7ae The frames were laying on the floor like skeletons ripped of their flesh – vicious vultures had attacked. When the next shift of security guards arrived, they only found the remains. The two night-shift guards were handcuffed to… Continue reading Millions Ripped out by Surgeons: Skeletons laid scattered on the floor.
A transplanted heart – unsettled by murder – makes a 180-degree turn into a blinding light.
‘Guard your heart with all your power; because the heart of man is the wellspring of life.’ By William Van Zyl – a short story (only 2450 words). *Listen to the story on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=qmny8-1043858-pb&from=embed&square=1&share=1&download=1&skin=1&btn-skin=7&size=300 At 11:16 on Wednesday, June 19, 2016, several deafening pistol shots rang from a carpark in a Pretoria mall in… Continue reading A transplanted heart – unsettled by murder – makes a 180-degree turn into a blinding light.
Beddeken-tossels Red Baba se Lewe: Die Kambro-kind.
Deur William Van Zyl Published April 7, 2020 Gebasseer op n ware verhaal. Mev Venter lê bewusteloos op haar bed; n sagte suiggeluid breek die stilte in die slaapkamer. Mev Venter toon geen respons. Daar is die suig geluid weer. Mev Venter lê roerloos dwars oor haar bed. Op die grond beweeg n… Continue reading Beddeken-tossels Red Baba se Lewe: Die Kambro-kind.
Three Mountains and a Hill: Scorpions Guarding and Donkeys standing – Can you Hear the Grand Piano in the Background?
The significant connections and references from substantial mountains in the scriptures will stun you. It aligns just like the Pyramids – a configuration of ancient design. There is a grand piano playing in the background. You will hear it. One Mountain is guarded by scorpions, and they stood as tall as white donkeys.
As you read this article, you will identify the melody, understand the lyrics, and make sense of the aligned ancient encoded messages. You will locate the Law, The Prophetic and ultimately the Cross. They are aligned—pointing.
A cold, dead body lays in the dark rusted belly of a coffin – tattooed from head to toe with a secret message – it floats with the will to survive. Will Davy Jones swallow it?
By William Van Zyl (2021) The cylindrical coffin rolled over – slowly. It is as if a crocodile is doing a death-roll on its prey. As it rolls over, the brown rusted underbelly of the beast is suddenly exposed – rows of pan head rivets studded the tummy. The body is incarcerated. Some of the… Continue reading A cold, dead body lays in the dark rusted belly of a coffin – tattooed from head to toe with a secret message – it floats with the will to survive. Will Davy Jones swallow it?
Man spends three days in the deep, dark belly of a cold, cruel monster—dying slowly.
By William Van Zyl April 26, 2020 Listen to the podcast: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-4tisi-1020ac2 Encountering the monster Copyright©William Van Zyl – April 2020 Harrison – not Harrison Ford – is trapped. It is day three. Off the East coast of Africa, in a remote part of the ocean, 32 km from land, the Nigerian man is… Continue reading Man spends three days in the deep, dark belly of a cold, cruel monster—dying slowly.
The First Light and Sound in our Universe – contrasting Creation and Evolution.
By William Van Zyl LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=35kaq-101efcb-pb&from=embed&square=1&share=1&download=1&skin=1&btn-skin=7&size=300 I have been pondering: what would the shortest academic paper in the world look like? After a search I include an example: *See the example WRITER’S BLOCK below. What would your shortest academic writing look like? APA style (American Psychology Association). What subject matter would you… Continue reading The First Light and Sound in our Universe – contrasting Creation and Evolution.