Virtual Family

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A Roadmap for Planning an in Person and Virtual Family Reunion During a Pandemic

Author: Ronald W. Holmes Ph.D.
language: en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date: 2021-03-25
This book provides a roadmap for planning an in person and virtual family reunion. The book focuses on key points to start, structure, coordinate, implement, oversee, and evaluate the effectiveness of a family reunion on land, sea, and virtually. It uses colorful illustrations and real-life examples from families who have successfully planned family reunions for more than 50 years.
The Wired Family

**The Wired Family Navigating the Tech-Savvy Household** In a world where screens are constantly illuminated and the internet never sleeps, families are finding themselves woven into the digital web like never before. *The Wired Family* is an indispensable guide to understanding and embracing the ever-evolving landscape of family dynamics in the age of technology. Dive deep into the heart of this transformation with insights that will help you lead your family through the digital age with wisdom and grace. Begin your journey by setting the scene in Chapter 1, where you'll explore the evolution of family communication as it intertwines with technology. Discover the rise of digital niches in Chapter 2, and redefine what it means to be part of a community in the 21st century. Smartphones, integral to daily routines, are scrutinized in Chapter 3, exploring their omnipresence and influence on family rituals and parental perspectives. Navigate the influence of social media in Chapter 4, tackling issues like privacy, sharing, and bridging the generational divide. Experience the warmth of connection through screens in Chapter 5, where video calling and virtual gatherings become the new norm for family reunions and celebrations. Master the art of messaging in Chapter 6, from emojis to the challenges of text-based communication. Discover digital parenting strategies in Chapter 7, learning to balance screen time while utilizing educational tools. Delve into the social world of online gaming in Chapter 8, understanding its impacts and opportunities for bonding. Address the challenges and psychological effects of digital interaction in Chapters 9 and 10. As you venture further, explore the exciting horizon of emerging technologies in Chapter 11, preparing your family for future transformations. Through real-life stories and case studies in Chapter 12, see how families thrive and overcome tech-induced challenges. Finally, Chapters 13 and 14 provide actionable strategies to build resilient relationships and cultivate mindful technology use. Seize the opportunity to transform your family into a harmonious, tech-savvy unit, embracing the wired world with open arms and thoughtful hearts. *The Wired Family* is your roadmap to a balanced and connected future.
Elementary Online Learning

Elementary Online Learning offers school- and district-level leaders and administrators a field-tested approach to developing formal and interdisciplinary online education, in-house and from scratch, for grades K-5. While it is possible today to purchase off-the-shelf online platforms from for-profit companies, many elementary schools have the option of creating their own programs, curricula, and instructional strategies that are deliberately tailored to the strengths and needs of their own communities. This book provides practical and effective approaches to cohesive, data-driven program design, synchronous and asynchronous teaching, professional development, family partnerships, and much more. Each chapter is full of research-based ideas, recommendations, and prompts that will help schools yield online education that is interdisciplinary, socially just, and student-driven.