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The most anticipated game of the year comes with two special editions, COD Black Ops Prestige Edition and Hardened Edition. The impressive game itself, “Black Ops,” has been generating $ 650 million in its first five days of availability. This isn’t actually a surprise to COD fans, as the previous disc belonged to Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, which was released in late 2009.

The main character for most of the game is an Alex Mason and players will play through various points in Mason’s career as he is a soldier, a spy, and an assassin. Black Ops will keep players mesmerized for the 7 to 9 hours it takes to carry out the single player campaign as the plot twists and turns within different and interesting missions. However, for most Call of Duty fans it is all about multiplayer and this year’s episode does not fail. Treyarch, as the game’s developer, has set up a gamble mode, which is obviously meant to be the star, with COD points, players can customize their characters, ads, weapons, etc., while maintaining the standard Deathmatch, Domination and Headquarters. .

This year’s COD Black Ops Prestige Edition comes with RC-XD, a remote vehicle that is also used in the game to destroy enemies. The car equipped with a camera and microphone through which people can observe the surroundings. One really won’t have to worry about rolling it up as it is made from a high quality, lightweight but solid plastic. The remote control has a monitor to view the images transmitted from the camera on RC-XD and it is well done too. There are 2 speed modes available, medium and high. The high speed mode gives the RC-XD a significant boost and makes the RC a bit unwieldy in a small space. The medium speed mode allows you to navigate the car without difficulty and use the camera stealthily.

COD Black Ops Hardened Edition is also included in COD Black Ops Prestige Edition, players can have 4 additional cooperative maps, limited edition collectible medals and also an exclusive avatar outfit for the home. Treyarch also released several products associated with COD Black Ops such as Black Ops Glasses which are helpful in protecting eyes from fatigue and drying out while gaming, other interesting items were the exclusive mouse and also headphones.

Muse, I have looked for you

Fully absorbed, the greatest

Blooming, speechless

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Breath taking out

Bleeding Heart Essences

Enlightened feelings

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Joyful New Years thoughts

Life’s journey is about to begin

Libra, Harmony

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Early morning breeze

Sweet hearts delight, lovers embrace

Aroma of coffees, they kiss

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Just let yourself go

Live easily, without worries

Would you know what to do

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When you feel golden

And you don’t want to miss it …
Take a quick selfie!

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I also have some thoughts

The world is mine, I am the boss

You love me, now what?

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The dawn lights up the smile

Live in space to breathe

Without exception

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Rice terraces tour

Some interesting wood crafts …
Magnificent view!

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Eternal golden years

Most impressive experience

I come graciously!

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Merry Christmas

From my London inspired home

My best wishes to all!

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Never more!

Shake, sound and roll fun ride

Terrible feeling!

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Be your own sun

Be happy … express yourself

Share the joy with the world!

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Take control of your life

You can make the difference

Trust yourself, be brave!

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Weekend fun on the Red Sea!

It’s time to sanibelize

Sand, beach, get lazy!

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My pod is ready

Seven-year expenses

Must celebrate soon

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Hubert, the dog of my dreams

Loves to smell and snoop

Hanging upside down

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“We are alone at last …
I love you, what do you hear from? Let’s run-

Far from this field …

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Bewitching nature

When I walk you hug me

You and I are one

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A gentle river

flows and reflects the sky

birds singing nearby

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Flawless lazy day

With my human by my side

I see, you’re jealous!

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As a tooth doctor

I have my darkest secret

I love Tooth-Cake!

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Waking selfies

In motivational mode, goal

Nostalgic feeling

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On this bench i would sit

I’d daydream about you and me

Then we would have it all!

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Wakes up in spring

Breathing golden grass in summer

Crimson falls and then sleeps …

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Take care of the little things

Those you would always remember

But never mention

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Marine congestion

Happy! Then a lot of laughs

Aromatic wind

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Italian thongs,

Chinese japanese gold tubes,

Overwhelming!

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“how much is it?” I asked

here in the language of commerce

for travel bargain

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Can you walk through me

Wait or just look around

You know i’m here

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Capture all my words

I write stories … Real … Fiction …
That is entertainment!

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What you want

I’m here to hold you, to keep you

But I am delicate …

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Climbing to the top

Gently, kind, friendly, accommodating …
Cooling down the heat, ahhhhhh!

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I get up and go

with auspicious sparkling fingers

the golden fame is mine

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Deliberately

Feeling a little anxious

in a hopeful way

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Beatically

Worried. Hesitant

Aromatic bombardment …

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We met

I want French kiss experience

by the Tower of Love.

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My human loves me

I feel great, I celebrate-

Kissing her face

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You make me happy

in ways no one else does

I love to drink tea

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Hot day adventure

A transcendental kindness

Pure happiness

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Forgotten flowers

Once the cold grip of winter is released

Shines fresh, intact

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A delight of nature

Peacefully falling water

And i look pretty

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“My light illuminates you!”

The sun promises the earth.

“You owe me nothing”

With a LOVE like this …
The whole world will be brighter …
United … No WAR!

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Flip-flop here I come …
Once a slowly crawling creature

Then dazzling wings sprout!

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Pink gem in the yard

Inspiring … bright … flourishing …
curving up … then down

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The flower boat is coming

Starting from the geisha

Peter Pan runs away

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With the smiling cloud,

Enraptured flowers, bees, birds,

Spring breezes rise

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With my fingertips

I see more than the seers

who have blinded themselves

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Windy … cloudy sky

Dance along golden yellow

The field of sunflowers shines

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Surprised … Sissy screamed,

“I’m late for my recital!”

For the little brother’s mischief …

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We dance, we laugh, we tangle

Purely romance with the past

Nostalgia for lust!

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I just have to breathe

I’d take over and live my life

A breakthrough!

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Fantasy exists

Burning light of pure desire

Sometimes I wonder …

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‘until death do us part!

You tamed me … here is a flower

I am with nine lives …

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Call to happiness

The end of the summer day brings

Freshness, softness and peace

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Art Game advances

For the love of Haiku stay

Music Passion play …

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Ruby fruit effect.

Wildly inviting, waiting …
Priceless juicy joy!

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All daylight

‘tutti fruiti orange heart

Happily danced to youth

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I’m bored, stop that!

Do not shoot! You’re blocking my way!

Leave me alone, please!

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Laughing ocean waves

True joy of freedom and youth

I grew old with a smile …

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Serenity

and thoughts out of nowhere

Living but lifeless …

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Squiggles, squiggles

However, I focus on the lamb

Reflecting my goal

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Anticipation

Watchful, overwhelming

Oh maranatha!

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In me my jesus

abounds in joy, peace, smile, love

an absolute truth

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I get up and go

with auspicious sparkling fingers

the golden fame is mine

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What you want,

I am here to hold you, to hold you.

But i’m delicate

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Be your own sun

be happy express yourself

Share happiness with the world

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Capture this moment

I shine to light up your day

Demonstration

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Young couple kissing

Grandpa looking through them

to his sunny past

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with a little luck

Two ducks near the Tower of Love.

Trapped inside the jar

“Quack!”, Quacks loving duck.

Froggy’s Lemon Dream Jar …
Here they fell in love!

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“I thought raindrops were falling?”

charlatans duck under the umbrella.

Wondering who got mad?

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Keep dreaming, don’t give up!

Everything is possible

and I love the donut

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Balancing toes, body twists …
The lovely marquise wanted to be

Dancer!

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I dreamed, you and me.

We danced to some crazy blues …
The aliens were with us!

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Aliens, right?

Supposedly we all are.

A bit of blues … Everything is one!

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A crushing jet plane.

Thunder, lightning everywhere:

This time no bombs are falling.

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Circus in spring

Children play, the kiss of the hippos … Floating eye!

Munchausen laughs …

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A hole to escape!

Run quickly! We are only having

Family Picnic …

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Join me in the game …
Click on the ink to understand …
Picture from my art set!

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Waterfalls and chaos

I see a new beginning.

The world continues to evolve …

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Life as a bus

Red stops to float, green progresses

Yellow cools its time …

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Beauty in the night

Skeleton Knight Lover

Terrifying sanctuary

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Immortality!

Torn fairy lives … Stand up against

Fierce angel warrior

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Mix of your dreams

Bewitching torment or trance

A comforting wish

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A gathering.

Welcome everyone! Relax!

A bloodthirsty race …

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I loved my salad days …
Wines Coffee breaks. Sweet Kisses.

Some lucky getaways!

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Party all night

Be fierce, be wild, be yourself

For once … live freely!

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Undersea world

Everything is refreshing

A colorful place!

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On the mermaid’s back … ‘Shark!

While behind each belle, a Shrek!

Butt … Puss in Boots?

or an advance:

Butt end … A cunt? ( LOL)

Hello Master Kitty!

The cat, the puss in boots.

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“Oh no! Meow, not me!”

confused with litter box.

“Don’t leave traps around!”

“Big One, forgive me.

Purr to show that I love you.

Do you want to smell my ass? “

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Hurrah! The Avengers!

They just entered the party!

Godzilla, watch out!

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A shark awakens!

Enormous! With a big mouth and sharp teeth!

Angry and hungry!

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In my exuberant cosmos.

The earth announcing its place.

Memories arise

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A family tour.

Jueseppi’s House is hot.

Dad said, “Eat ice cream!”

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North, East, West and South.

Heat waves here or sandstorms there.

The desert is dry …

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Imagine a world

Where your every move matters.

Look out for the next train …

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Rush hour, train change …
Thanks for the seller of the subway!

Hotdog is a blessing

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The family reunites!

Dad, mom, ladybug and little brother …
I miss them so much.

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Feeling the heat

of the sun, joy of laughter

around … great nap!

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Flashes fell!

Saving family fun.

“BEEEEEEP!” Says Road Runner.

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Men / Vices / Virtues

Name them all … ‘accept it or not

I still love my man

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Frozen … speechless …
Hallowe’en! Ghosts roam …
The night of terror begins

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Youth dance, longing!

In hip-hop, jump, spin, spin, dip …
What promise does it hold?

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A crushing jet plane.

Thunder, lightning everywhere:

This time no bombs are falling.

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December is here

Adorn my tall and short tree

What a Christmas glow

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The three little fairies

-bright eyes, tousled hair …
Sweet spring flowers

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Haiku is fun too!

Creative crowds love it.

Tests. No duck soup

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Hurrah! That is wonderful!

We are here to have fun, win friends!

More lay haiku!

Guitar Hero is a fun music game for PS2. Guitar Hero developer Harmonix had previously created Amplitude and before Frequency. All three of these games are music-based games where you have to strum or button through a song. Frequency was the first, and in my opinion (and that of my friends) better than the sequel Amplitude. While Amplitude had a much better shared multiplayer view, the songs weren’t that great and the feeling of playing the music actually decreased a lot on Amplitude. So when the kids come to play at my house, we generally use Frequency and not Amplitude.

Guitar Hero continues the tradition and I think it is an improvement over Amplitude. It actually includes a guitar controller, which is a medium-sized plastic guitar with five colored buttons on the neck. You “strum” a two-inch-long lever, and the guitar even includes a flexible bar. But you don’t have to use this peripheral if you don’t want to. Using the controller is a lot like frequency or amplitude, except sometimes you have to hold down notes over time, which was not a feature in previous games.

But the guitar peripheral makes it so much more fun, you’ll want to use it. The joystick capability is only useful when you are playing in two player mode against a friend and cannot afford to buy a second guitar.

But how do you really play a song? Easy to learn, difficult to master. The colored buttons on the neck correspond to colored dots on the moving score of the song. The sheet music is really getting closer to you, and when the colored dots are getting closer and crossing a line right in front of you, you need to hold down the correct colored button while strumming the guitar. The note will then change to a different one, so you will have to change your fingering before your next strum. Is easier than it looks like. Visit the IGN website to view the Guitar Hero videos.

How is? Fun fun fun! This is a great game with great songs and great multiplayer action. I’ve only played it in multiplayer with one controller, but getting a second guitar there would be even more fun. I invited my friends to play this game and they all raved about it. If you like listening to music and you have a PS2 then you owe it to yourself to at least give this game a try.

Problems? Yes a little bit. My biggest complaint (although not that big in absolute terms, this is a great game) is that mapping music tracks to game tracks is not as fun as many of the tracks in Frequency and Amplitude. In that game, you would have a lot of fun and really enjoy how the developers arranged the tracks. Guitar Hero doesn’t have the same creativity when it comes to laying out the tracks. Also, the game increases in difficulty too quickly. The hardest scenario is clearly impossible for everyone without a genetically enhanced metabolism. (This was also an issue with frequency and amplitude.)

But don’t let those things distract you from what would otherwise be a very fun game. And if you don’t want to splurge on full price right away, you can give Frequency a try. It is an older game so it is now in many bargain bins. It’s a real gem and you can try this style of play for under $ 10.

Here comes a new game looking to be the next craze on Sony’s PSP? Monster Hunter Freedom. Is Sony’s PlayStation Portable the new home of an exciting title? Monster Hunter Freedom. If you’re the type of gamer looking for butt kicks and lots of monster hunting action then you’ve come to the right place. Because it is an RPG, you can expect this to be a really exciting experience for the player, particularly with the amount of morbidity and excitement that comes with it. You are an aspiring monster hunter. You are in a world of primitive peasants. But this spooky atmosphere is what an aspiring adventurer like you is looking for, right?

You will first have to solve a few things before starting your adventure in Monster Hunter Freedom. From there, you can choose the exact details of your character’s physical appearance from face, skin color, hair type, etc.

When you start the game, the first thing you will have to do is look across the small village and examine the entire scene. From there, you start to tour the entire town and observe the entire scene. And while you’re at it, you can take a look at some stores where you can discover missions to join and complete.

Once you’re done checking out the shops, you can proceed to the guild, which is the best place for the real action. Outside, there are older villagers and girls. There will also be mysterious tutorial missions given to you by the elders, but don’t be fooled. What appear to be tutorial missions can be, and indeed, real missions!

And speaking of missions, many adventurous players can be frustrated to find that some of the first missions featured in this game are well below their challenge level. Well, all you need is patience here, as all the encounters you will make and the skills you will acquire at this stage will prove very useful in the long run.

Your true sense of adventure begins when you face an outraged opponent. Also, there is a creepy looking monster lurking and it might be waiting for an opportunity to attack you!

The camera angle for this game definitely makes it doubly difficult to maintain close range of view to those monsters. It can also be annoying trying to take on all these evil monsters with the controls. You’ll need to make the most of your speed to help fix problems like this.

And if that’s not enough, do you always have four weapons in your arsenal? a crossbow, a sword, a hammer and a spear. Completing various missions throughout the game will reward you with some other better weapons and abilities, which will come in handy later in the game.

Although the game and camera controls can be quite difficult at times, this is an overall fun game, especially when you are in the mood to hunt monsters.

We can only take it moment by moment. It is so true that “every moment of resistance to temptation is a victory”, even if it is only a few seconds at a time. Everyone is vulnerable to temptation, even adults. After all, temptation can take many forms.

Know your weaknesses. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. What areas do you need to protect yourself from? Anticipate the temptation. Think of situations in which you are likely to face temptation. Mentally rehearse how you will resist if such a temptation occurs.

Strengthen your convictions. Avoid circumstances that make it difficult to resist temptation. Pray for help. Pray continually that you do not fall into temptation. The Bible says, “It will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation it will also open the way for you to bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13).

Many believe that it is a sin to be tempted. This is not true. The Bible declares, “For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our infirmities, but was tempted in all things according to our likeness, but without sin” (Hebrews 4:15). Rather, it is a sin to give in to temptation. Shakespeare wrote: “It is one thing to be tempted, another thing to fall”. Don’t forget the glory that God has in store for you. “Things that the eye did not see, nor the ear heard, nor have come up into the heart of man, are those that God has prepared for those who love him” (1 Corinthians 2: 9).

One act of weak commitment could ruin a lifetime of witnesses. Behind the cash register in a Cincinnati candle shop is a large sign that says, “There is a very good reason this sign is here and you are standing in front of it reading it. It is here to keep you busy. Realize it. Annoying that it can be standing around doing nothing, trying to find someone to help you You’ve heard the expression, “Idleness is the devil’s workshop.”

Strength to resist evil is best obtained through aggressive service. But it is better to be prepared in advance. A wise man examines the road in search of possible problems. At the very least, plan a way to escape. Millions nibble their way into sin because they don’t think ahead. This brings me very well to the next point. Temptation is not sin. Our disoriented emotions begin to respond to this desire with a feeling of hope, the hope that perhaps this time, even if we have been disappointed many times before, the oasis will quench our desire. Temptations threaten us to lose happiness or less misery.

We must ask ourselves what the mirage really promises. Sometimes saying it out loud breaks her spell. Hope the mirage is tempting. Don’t let your passions be your dictators (Romans 6:12). Remember, emotions are indicators, not guides. They are indicative, not imperative. They must be directed, not directors. Being tempted is not a sin. Giving in to temptation is sin. Temptations are never as strong as they feel.

Need help choosing a Wii U for friends and family this holiday season? Here’s your guide to selecting the games that really stand out on the Wii U. Most of these games can’t be found anywhere else, and some have final versions on the Wii U. These are the top 10 games to check out. on the Wii U for the holiday season.

1. Super Mario 3D World

By far the best reason to own a Wii U is to play Super Mario 3D World. Nintendo’s EAD team is one of the most experienced and polished development studios in the entire industry. I would venture to say that they are the epitome of game developers. Its last two games released were Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Wii and Super Mario 3D Land for 3DS. So what genre did you target in this first 3D Mario game for Wii U? The direction of the semi-fixed level of Super Mario 3D Land? Or the free camera from Super Mario Galaxy 2? Honestly, it is a cross between the two. It has the platforming design of Super Mario 3D Land, but the levels are much wider and the graphics are absolutely stunning, just like the art style of the Galaxy series.

2. Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD

Wind Waker was already a cult hit on the Gamecube and now it’s only gotten better. There were some hiccups in the GCN version that prevented some people from fully enjoying the experience. Those, like slow navigation and quest missions, have now been improved so as not to slow down the flow and pace of the game. In addition, the graphics have received a completely new lighting engine and HD resolution, bringing the cartoon art style to life.

3. Pikmin 3

Pikmin 3 is the ideal version of what Shigeru Miyamoto had in mind when he created the Pikmin series. Much more powerful hardware allows you to see great detail in your environments and zoom out so you can micromanage multiple teams within a map. If you like strategy games and the charm of Nintendo, Pikmin 3 is not a game you want to miss.

4. The Wonderful 101

Fans are divided over The Wonderful 101. So will you enjoy it? It basically boils down to one question: are you a conventional gamer or a hardcore gamer? If you are hardcore, you will have a lot of fun with TW101. It may turn out to be your favorite Wii U game. Wonderful 101 doesn’t like to hold your hand. He hopes you learn the strings through experimentation and practice. It will challenge you. It will throw all kinds of mayhem on your screen. And if you can handle the extreme action, then a great ride awaits you.

5. ZombieU

How about another misunderstood game? If you’re looking for another Call of Duty shooter to come up with star zombies, you’ve come to the wrong place. ZombiU is not a shooting game. It is a survival horror game with incredible innovation. You’ll be terrified as you ration your supplies, drive away zombies with a cricket bat, and run for your life. And if you want a game that is a true showcase for your gamer friends of the kind of innovation that the Wii U GamePad can bring to adult games, this is the ace up your sleeve.

6. Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate

Ready to spend thousands of hours playing a game together with your friends? Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate will give you the most for your money as you go hour after hour, trying to cut through that monster tail so you can finally upgrade to the next level of armor. If you don’t see the light of day for a few months, don’t blame me. I warned you.

7. Lego City Undercover

Lego City Undercover is a brilliantly funny and silly game that will tickle your funny bone and make you laugh all the time. Not to mention, the game is pure unadulterated fun from start to finish. Enjoy a GTA-like game that never takes itself too seriously, but never lets go of the gas when it comes to gameplay.

8. New Super Mario Bros U / New Super Luigi U

This 2D Mario Bros experience is one of my favorite 2D Mario games in a long time. I’ve played every recent New Super Mario Bros game from Nintendo and this one rises above the rest. It is purely due to the incredible variety contained in its levels / power-ups and the challenge of obtaining the three-star coins in each level.

9. Wii Party U

Do you remember Wii Sports? That was the game that he showed his friends and family when he wanted to impress them with what motion controls could do for games. It was instantly intuitively understood by every person holding the Wiimote and soon made them laugh and play along. Although Nintendo was hoping this would happen one more time with NintendoLand, the game that ultimately succeeds is Wii Party U. There are tons of minigames that will get your friends and family up to speed quickly on how much fun the Wii U could be.

10. Need for Speed ​​Most Wanted U

Criterion used to perform the Burnout series. Then they started working on Need for Speed. And here you have a game that almost feels like a combination of the two. With Need for Speed ​​Most Wanted U, Criterion took the Xbox 360 / PS3 version of the game and greatly improved it in both visuals, additional modes, and controls. This is a great racing game for any Wii U owner, whether you like to play alone or with friends.

Selecting to use the kitchen or bathroom sink is easy. There were only a few large companies that sold ceramic, enameled steel, cast iron, and stainless steel sinks. In the last decade, there has been an explosion of new products in the sink category and a growing demand for handmade and custom work. There have been several “new” sink media that have gained acceptance recently: glass, various stones, brass, copper, and even wood. This article will focus on copper sinks and what to look for before making your purchase.

Copper is the oldest metal in man, dating back more than 10,000 years. Its use in the home in modern times ranges from copper tubing in your plumbing system to some of the best kitchen gadgets available. Restaurateurs, hoteliers, and interior decorators view copper and brass as naturally attractive metals that make a statement of quality, comfort, and beauty. It’s no wonder that copper has also become a popular material for kitchen, bathroom, and bar sinks.

Copper artisans abound throughout the world, yet artisans who have earned a reputation for making sinks have focused primarily on India, Mexico, and the United States. Most stores that make “handmade” copper sinks are small, and the methods used to build sinks date back centuries. The term “hand hammered” has recently become synonymous with Mexican sinks. This term refers to the original ancient techniques that artisans have been using for centuries in this area. The copper sheets are literally hammered into shape and hand finished.

The results are somewhat rustic, but truly unique and one-of-a-kind. Copper sinks in the United States are made using similar techniques, but are more often “smooth” rather than “hammered.” American copper craftsmen are dominated by shops doing custom work primarily for commercial projects like restaurants. You can see examples of all these sinks at Sinks Gallery. They specialize in handcrafted sinks and have one of the largest selections of copper sinks available, as well as sinks of all different mediums, including glass, ceramic, various stone, and even wood.

There are three main differentiators that determine quality: the construction technique, the thickness of the copper, and the company you are buying from. Construction quality is made up of several factors: how the corners are constructed, welding technique, and proper dimensions to facilitate installation. The quality can vary even when considering sinks made in the same city, like many of the sinks in Mexico. The buyer should make sure that they are buying from a legitimate company that knows the product and is not selling “seconds”. In the world of handmade products, not all sinks are created equal, and often the same store sells two or more quality levels (ie “firsts” and “seconds”).

Copper begins in sheets of various thicknesses or “gauges.” Metal thickness can also refer to weight per square foot. The thicker the gauge of copper, the lower the number. Most bathroom sinks are made from 20 gauge (thinnest) to 16 gauge (thickest) and most kitchen sinks range from 18 gauge to 14 gauge. When shopping for copper sinks, always ask for the gauge and keep in mind that a heavier gauge sink will cost more, and in many cases well worth it! Light gauge metal can produce a “metallic” sound when the faucet is turned on.

Lastly, consider the store you are shopping from. If a copper sink seems “cheap” in price, there is usually a reason. I have seen many of the copper sinks sold on the most famous “auction site”. All I can say is “buyer beware”, or more specifically “you get what you pay for” … If something goes wrong with your sink or there is a problem when it arrives, you need to make sure that the company you bought will be behind your product. Think carefully about buying internationally. Too often a sink that is received is not as it is represented. A reputable dealer should identify your shipping location, clearly state their warranty and return policy, and be available for inquiries.

I’m a fan of copper sinks. I think they are sturdy but elegant, especially as they age. The rich reflections and hues of the patina process are constantly evolving. A copper finish is a “live finish” and never stops changing color. That said, the evolution of a copper finish is gradual and as it ages it becomes even more attractive. You can greatly reduce this change with the use of wax or even a lacquer product, but personally I like to let the copper evolve. Most of the time, this process results in a smooth brown weathered copper patina. I like to refer to her as the soul of the basins.

Copper sinks often come in various finishes, from a shiny copper finish (like a new penny) to a dark patina (we call ours “Dark Smoke”) and everything in between. The copper finish you choose is a matter of personal taste, but our customers often prefer the more “worn” patinas to avoid the maintenance or uncertainty associated with bright copper. If you want to slow down the patina process, try applying a wax like “Renaissance Wax.” Applied every few months, the wax will provide a barrier between the copper and the environment.

Copper kitchen sinks come in two basic forms: undermount or farmhouse style. The rustic nature of copper sinks fits well with the farmhouse sink style. Sometimes referred to as “front apron” sinks, these sinks come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and different configurations, ie single bowl, double bowl, and even triple bowl. Bathroom sinks are generally available in three styles: bowl (countertop mount), flush mount, or undercounter mount. Typically, the style of the lips determines whether the bathtub sink is recessed or recessed. Be sure to order the right lip style to suit your project. A recent trend in bathroom design is to combine a copper mirror frame with the sink in the same patina. This can help create consistency in the appearance of the décor.

If you have any other questions before purchasing any sink, feel free to call us at Sinks Gallery or Copper Sinks Online – 1-877-320-0800. We will be happy to answer any other questions you may have.

Looking for a good and inexpensive USB microphone? There are a few to choose from in the under $ 150 range that can produce studio-like quality sound. One of them is Marshall’s MXL 007 USB microphone.

This is a stereo microphone that operates at 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz for rich, smooth sound. This is obviously important for musical vocalists, but it’s also great for instrumentalists, interviewers, broadcasters, and podcasters.

Because the MXL USB 007 doesn’t require an xlr device, you can simply plug it directly into your laptop’s USB port and take it to a park, a friend’s house, a field meeting, or your car.

Many reviews compare the Marshall MXL 007 USB Microphone to studio condenser mics in the $ 500 + range. The microphone’s large gold-diaphragm capsules (two), along with low-noise electronics and state-of-the-art digital conversion techniques, help produce a final sound that closely resembles that of a professional recording studio.

The MXL USB 007 can be purchased both online and at your favorite music store.

I personally made the switch from buying stereos offline to getting my stuff online. It all depends on your personal preferences, but I have some reasons to support my own preference.

1. Offline stores don’t have enough competitors to cut prices as much as online stores do. This is because your local music store has maybe five or ten music stores in town to compete with, while online stores have hundreds of competitors.
2. I’m not a big fan of sales tax!
3. As part of the spirit of competition, many online retailers offer free equipment shipping.
4. I don’t have to leave the house or be pressured by a salesperson.
5. I can buy in many stores in a very short period of time, without wasting time or gas!

So that’s my little spiel on the benefits of buying your gear online, but I’m digressing …

If you want a microphone that produces rich, professional sound, the MXL 007 USB Microphone is definitely worth considering.

In all my personal “homework” on USB capacitors, I’d say that the MXL USB 007 actually ranks first in its price range, closely followed by the Blue Microphones USB Snowball Mic and the Audio Technica AT2020 USB.

As always, I encourage you to do your own homework to find the best quality instrument at the most reasonable price.

In conclusion, I will say that the MXL 007 is certainly a great investment for the serious home musician, podcaster, or anyone else who believes that portability and low cost should not compromise on production quality.

If you’ve never heard of Ron Wyatt, you probably know of some of his discoveries of key places and artifacts that took place in the Bible. Although some critics called him a liar, to his credit, the biblical “Indiana Jones” located the ruins of Sodom and Gomorrah, Noah’s Ark, Egyptian chariots submerged in the Red Sea – evidence of God dividing the sea through Moses and the Israelites , and more recently the Ark of the Covenant.

Ron Wyatt visited Jerusalem in 1979. He and a member of the Israel Department of Antiquities were passing the infamous stone outcrop known as “Skull Hill” where, according to many Protestant Christians, Jesus Christ was crucified. Wyatt’s left arm reached up and pointed to a place at the left base of the stone hill that had been littered with rubbish and said, “That’s Jeremiah’s Grotto and the Ark of the Covenant is there.”

His friend looked puzzled, then turned to Wyatt, who also looked puzzled. Wyatt remembered that he didn’t understand why he had said that. He later recounted that God had spoken through him. When the antiques officer heard what God had said through Wyatt, he invited him to dig in that very spot.

Wyatt flew back to the United States and told his family about this strange event. He studied the possibility that the Ark of the Covenant might be hidden under Skull Hill. The Ark of the Covenant was a structure made entirely of gold that God asked Moses to build. It was considered the seat that was the throne of God on earth. Sometimes he was hiding in the makeshift temple when Moses led the Israelites through the desert for 40 years. Once a year, the blood of a “clean” animal was shed on the right side of the “Mercy Seat.” This blood was to temporarily forgive the sins of the Israelite community. The Ark was considered so sacred that if someone touched it, they would kill it. So the Ark had to be carried by a rod on each side so that it could be carried by holy men who carry it without touching it.

After studying a bit, Wyatt and his two sons were curious to go back to Jerusalem and get a permit to dig where that old pile of rubbish still was. While they were taking out a lot of trash, digging down, with no luck finding an opening, they moved to a spot approximately twenty feet to their right. While digging, they discovered large square niches dug into the scarp. Wyatt determined that they were used by the Romans to put up posters behind crucified individuals, declaring their crimes against the Roman Empire. This could have been the place of the crucifixion of Jesus.

They returned to the original site and dug down and found a crevice that later became a wide hole that turned into a cliff, descending about 40 feet. Wyatt and his sons went down to the bottom. While shining their lanterns, they noticed a tunnel to the right that led to a cistern where they also discovered ancient Roman pottery and coins dating back to 135 AD The family’s team also discovered human bones around a large hole. Wyatt believed that executions were carried out, specifically stoning. After examining the area, he also found a stone block that covered a 20-inch hole in the ground. As he examined it, he noticed several other holes to the right and left a few feet behind the deck. Wyatt couldn’t help but think that these holes indicated where wooden posts were supported to crucify the worst criminals, because those niches they found to his right were over this area.

For the next two years, Wyatt and his sons traveled to and from Jerusalem, each time, saving enough money to continue excavating the site. Unfortunately, they were unable to find any opening that led to other rooms or caves where they had found the Roman artifacts. Wyatt and his sons chiseled through rock walls and eventually found some tunnels that led them down. Wyatt believed that the more they dug, the more they entered an earlier period in Jerusalem’s history. Still, Wyatt and his sons were unable to find the Ark of the Covenant.

By the summer of 1982, Wyatt and his family were getting discouraged. They had almost run out of money and without physical strength. Wyatt and his children fell ill. Wyatt told them to go home while he continued digging, digging holes in the stone. He tunnelled through a particular area where many stones had moved, blocking a chamber. Although Wyatt had pneumonia, he crawled through a narrow space on top of the stones. Wyatt focused his flashlight at the ceiling and saw an opening in the rock that was covered with a black liquid that had dripped onto a glowing area that looked gold. Before he passed out from exhaustion, he realized exactly what he was seeing: Christ’s blood had flowed from the exact place where he was crucified and poured out on the mercy seat of the ark. The only way the blood could have been spilled on the Ark was the fact that when an earthquake had ripped the rocks, God created a crack in the stone that allowed the blood to flow from the cross down twenty feet just above the left side of Mercy. Seat.

Wyatt returned to this place and removed the stones that prevented him from entering the chamber where he saw the Ark. When he crawled inside and pointed his flashlight at the rocks. He also saw other gold furnishings from the first temple that had been hidden from the Babylonians who sacked Jerusalem in 586 BC. These objects had been covered by an ancient cloth that disintegrated to the touch. They included: the table of showbread, the 7-branched candelabrum, the gold incense altar, a gold sensor, and a very large sword, which had belonged to Goliath, the giant who fought against David.

Wyatt had been allowed to take a blood sample from the mercy seat to a trusted laboratory in Israel. He met with the scientists and asked them to analyze the white blood cells for a chromosome count. Although he was told by lab assistants that it was impossible to get a “dead blood” count, Wyatt asked them to do it anyway and that he be present when they obtained information. As a result, the test results indicated that the person from whom the blood came had only 23 chromosomes, which was “impossible” since each living person carried 46 chromosomes: 23 from the mother and 23 from the father. Although the test concluded that all 23 chromosomes came from the mother, the father “was not human.”

This situation was impossible. The lab technicians caused a great commotion and asked Wyatt, “Whose blood is this?” Wyatt choked and said, “It’s the blood of your Messiah … Jesus Christ.” Hearing this, the technicians were completely shocked, in disbelief, shouting in rapid Hebrew.

Wyatt claimed that when he returned to the room, he encountered four angels guarding the Altar of the Covenant. They raised the mercy seat and told Ron to take out the two stone tablets that were the original Ten Commandments given to Moses by God. The angels commanded him to record the two tablets so that, one day, they could be shown to the world in the future, but not in that present moment. In fact, he told his antique friend what he had found, but was shocked when the officer told him to keep everything he discovered a secret. Wyatt was not silent for long, he went to churches to tell pastors and entire congregations about his discovery, as well as to spread the Gospel.

In 1999, on his deathbed, he confessed that everything he had discovered in Jerusalem was a true story.

The shift to e-learning that occurred in 2020 may have changed higher education in profound ways, even after the crisis that caused the transition is finally resolved. Students who have never taken an online class now find that they can learn this way. However, many educators who have never taught in this environment understand that teaching online is no easier than teaching in a traditional classroom. The lack of visual and verbal cues presents an immediate learning curve for anyone starting to teach online. Furthermore, the learning management system alone cannot be relied upon as the reason that students succeed in this type of environment. However, virtual learning has already established a proven track record of meeting student needs.

One of the challenges educators must learn to address is engaging students who cannot see in the learning process. Even the most seasoned online educators can find it difficult to do so at times, especially for students who do not respond to outreach attempts. I think about this same theme every time I start a new term and I am always re-evaluating how to evolve and inspire students in new ways. As an example, the current time period was an important factor in my thought process when I set up my new classes and recorded the videos for the first week. He knew that the choice of words and tone could have a considerable impact on students during a time of intense emotions. Over time, and with practice, I have developed strategies to inspire my students that I believe will also be helpful.

What creates a virtual classroom?

Do you consider what your students feel or experience when they first log into the classroom? What is the classroom for them? Some learning management systems are fairly easy to use and some are not. The discussion forum is generally the heart of the classroom and where most of the activity takes place. There are probably many places for you to look for course materials and information. Are students frustrated because they can’t find what they need?

I asked those questions to get you to think about your students and then consider what you can do to help them better navigate through the required technology. Maybe you can post an ad or create a short guide. I create Weekly Prep Guides to help students with the next week of the course, while also sharing additional resources and my perspective on the course topics for the week. I also post a weekly course announcement with a to-do list to help students stay organized. This can also help you and your students.

Five strategies you can implement to inspire your students

If you were to detail the strategies you use now to help engage students in a virtual learning process, which would you consider to be the most inspiring? What strategies help you feel more connected to your students as you interact with them? The following five methods may encourage you to try a new approach or reevaluate how you work with your students online now. I learned these strategies from my own online teaching practice, along with time spent working on teacher development.

Strategy n. # 1: Actively Engage With Your Students

Discussions are the heart of any virtual classroom and this is where you can add incredible value and meaning for students. Consider how they approach the question (s) assigned for the week. Your students will try to read, understand and interpret the required topics. They may post a substantive response, something that explores the concepts and encourages others to engage with them, while demonstrating what they have learned.

More often, however, the initial posts are a good attempt to address the requirements, with a bit of reflection on assigned course materials and general opinion statements infused into what is written. There may be some improvement in the writing level as students move from undergraduate to graduate courses, however, I have seen the same writing patterns continue in all degree programs.

This is why your participation becomes critical to learning and how you can inspire your students to engage in discussions at a much deeper level. While your initial response may be more reactive in nature, your posts can encourage them to think more, through the use of probing questions, while also providing information and context for the topics being studied. You likely have the experience and knowledge to share with them, to give them a real-world perspective that they may not have considered, and they may also have experiences that you can encourage them to provide. When you provide substantive and engaging posts, you are setting a standard for your students to follow and validating their effort or attempt to address the assigned question. I found that validation is necessary for many to keep trying or go ahead with a follow-up post.

Strategy n. 2: direct participation required

There are many words that are used to describe an online educator. The essence of the work you do in a classroom is that of an educator. When you interact with your students, you could consider yourself a teacher as you address specific topics, along with improving academic skills. The word facilitator is also used to denote participation in processes and procedures. I believe that the words that involve educating and teaching students are the most appropriate as both are indicators of the active participation of anyone who is involved in this role. Not only am I involved in helping educate and teach students, I am also a coach and mentor.

Regardless of the words used to define yourself, direct participation in a virtual classroom is required. In my experience, you cannot register two or three times a week, answer questions, complete the minimally required feedback, post the minimally required discussion responses, and hope that this will inspire your students to become very involved in the learning process. If they observe that you are minimally involved in the class, what do they perceive to be your attitude and how are they likely to respond in return? As an example, my goal is to post a response for each student at least once for each discussion. I want to make sure that I have helped each student to continue their original post in some way.

Strategy n. # 3: create comments that connect with your students

There are two forms of feedback. The first type of feedback meets the basic requirement of telling students how points were earned. This may include some comments and / or a rubric that is returned when the gradebook is updated. Students get minimal value from this type of feedback as it does not teach them or address their developmental needs.

The feedback I recommend is deeper. For a written assignment, the first step I take is to download a copy of the student’s work. I then use my comments as a teaching opportunity by inserting comments that include my knowledge, suggestions, and questions. Then when I return the document, I will also include a rubric to support the comments provided in the document. For discussions, I make sure to avoid canned comments and try to personalize them. As an example, I will provide video comments to connect with students directly. I want you to feel like you are having a conversation with them, even if it is a one-way conversation, since they can see and hear me. This also encourages them to contact me after reviewing it for further discussion.

Strategy n. 4: create a person in the virtual classroom

As an online educator, you want to create some kind of persona or develop an online identity in which you have a visible personality. If you can upload a photo of yourself to your profile, a professional photo will be of great help so that your students see you as a real person. Next, consider how you want to be portrayed or perceived by students in the classroom.

While you want to remain professional and academic in nature, can you afford to share something of a personal nature? For example, in my introduction I will share something about my favorite hobbies, TV shows, and movies, along with my professional accomplishments and accomplishments. I find this helps me connect with students and creates a positive image online.

Strategy n. # 5: use words to represent it carefully and carefully

Any educator who “works” or “teaches” in a virtual environment quickly learns the challenge of communicating in this type of classroom. You are using written words instead of verbal communication, and those words can be easily misinterpreted as you are not there to explain what was meant, in case students do not understand your message. Also, they are likely to be online and working at different times than you, given the accessible nature of most learning management systems.

This means that you have to think about every message posted and email or message sent. If you feel any emotional reaction to what you are writing, test what I am doing and create what you want to communicate first in a Word document. Then, if you need time to think more about the message, put it aside and allow a short period of time to focus and feel good about sending it. If you are not sure how to respond, the best solution might be to ask the student to call you. The more careful you are when sending your communication, the more you will continue to develop productive relationships with your students, and in turn, this will inspire them to stay involved in class.

Virtual learning should never feel distant

When students are first assigned to your class, and they have never been assigned to one of your classes before, they know nothing about you. The way they get to know you is through perceptual cues, which include posts and messages they read. An inherent challenge that makes meeting an instructor even more difficult is the separating factor. At the beginning of a class, students may feel separated, until there are signs that their instructor will be easily accessible and available to them. Using welcome videos at my school is a very helpful strategy to bridge the virtual gap at the beginning of a class. I also set Office Hours and provide a direct contact phone number for students to call. For classes that involve complex course projects, I share an appointment scheduling link, making it easy to find a convenient time for your schedule to make an individual appointment.

Regardless of which approach you use, every instructional strategy you implement must be done with the purpose of closing the virtual gap. I found that students who feel connected to their instructor, due to the instructor’s responsiveness, meaningful comments, engaging discussion posts, thoughtful communication, and ease of access, are the ones who will be most involved in the process of learning. When they feel challenged by the class, they will be more likely to reach out and ask questions because of the report developed. A bond is created and a feeling that the instructor cares about their continued development. If you haven’t taught in this environment before, I can tell you this: You must earn your students’ commitment in a different way. When you achieve this goal, it becomes extremely rewarding and personally satisfying to affirm: You are an online educator.