This is a BONUS episode, inspired by our entry on the theme of sustainability for Finland Expo 2020 Dubai competition. The competition shared ingenious ideas of children, as they expressed wishes for a greener and more sustainable world. My daughter's entry, shared in her own voice in this episode, speaks about conscious vibes of love and appreciation, which go parallel to the 3 Rs and other environmental strategies. While governments and organizations speak about "green contracts", we, families and educators, can amplify their efforts through green and white contracts!      

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Manal Zeineddine                                                                                                                                                                                                                 www.orbitsdevelopment.com

This episode highlights the approach that I have devised over the past twenty years as a teacher and a director. O.R.B.I.T.S. entails multiple disciplines towards a deeper, more conscious, and thriving education.  The episode includes the three phases of the research, reaching its name and theme. 

O: Own you way - R: Raise your standards - B: Believe in your assets - I: Integrate your mind and positive "e-motion" - T: Tailor to your needs and aspirations - S: Spot and solve your programs practically.   

This is the approach that I use now as a global education consultant. 

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This episode signals the ending of a three-part story of my twenty year journey in education as a teacher and a director, building an overview of future epsiodes. Real-life experiences are powerful because through experiencing, one activates the mind, the heart, and the senses, sharpening analytical skills, creating purposeful communication, understanding individuals and societies, and fostering innovation. 

This episode mainly focuses on curriculum, instruction, and assessment. 

Manal Zeineddine 

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This episode is the second part of my story in the field. It paves the way towards O.R.B.I.T.S. , the approach that I have developed over the past 20 years. More hands-on lessons, through which my role as an educator was being carved, giving me the chance to create a brighter community for me and those around me. 

It is always about the journey. Without a keen eye and an open heart, values throughout that journey might be left unnoticed. Stay alert, tuned to your inner voice. It will surely open doors to strong, sustainable potential.  

Every journey has a trigger, and a path, that does not fully unfold at the beginning. However, when we observe with a caring heart, record observations with a keen eye, and act with a clear, unbiased intention, we realize that, as educators, we are here to explore and develop potential. As years pass by, we also discover that institutions can be happy, engaged communities, yet fulfilling 21st century high expectations and data-driven plans.

This episode is an introduction to O.R.B.I.T.S., the approach that I have developed over the past 20 years. Education does not have to be tedious; protocols do not have to be conflicting; and stakeholders do not have to be laden with worry and anxiety. What we see is the visible part of the iceberg. What lies beneath is the muted anatomy. When we boldly face that, we can then attempt at solving serious problems. Nothing can guarantee an excellent institution because this depends upon variables inside and outside its premises, but we can guarantee highly effective practices, strong impetus, and intuitive improvement plans. Most importantly, we can have sustainable, even thriving communities.

Challenges are even expanding due to COVID-19 and the bleak forecast of the near future learning. It is our call now to come together and make the transition less stringent.