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The art of monetising fear

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  The art of monetising fear Script Politicians have long mastered the art of monetising fear, transforming societal anxieties into powerful tools for garnering votes, donations, and loyalty. By amplifying threats, whether real or exaggerated, they create a sense of urgency that compels the public to rally behind them, funding campaigns and endorsing policies that promise protection. This strategy not only secures their power but also perpetuates a cycle where fear becomes a lucrative commodity, much like how alarmist narratives drive engagement and profits in broader discourse.  So why don't more contemporary artists leverage or expose this political platform, given that power and art have always been symbiotic?  Be Creative and Innovative with Knowledge John Bennett - AKA JJFBbennett , is an independent artist. You can view and subscribe to my work via  Blogger , YouTube , Flicker , Facebook , Instagram and Deviant Art .  Subscribe to JJFBbennett's private...

Designing Professional Learning for Teachers

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Designing Professional Learning for Teachers Questions of expectations - from the participant's perspective - to assist in designing a user-focused event/program/workshop/webinar. This is a list of questions that a deliverer should ask of themselves when designing a professional learning event for teachers. 1. Why should I attend? 2. What do I need to know, to be ready for the event/workshop? 3. What am I expected to do with this knowledge once I return to school? 4. What will I learn & will it be at my level of knowledge? 5. Why is this training important to me - is it relevant? 6. How will this benefit my student's learning? 7. How can I logistically apply this in my classroom? 8. How can I share this knowledge with my peer teachers once I return to school? 9. What resources can I access once the event/workshop has concluded? 10. How will this benefit my job performance and my career? 11. How will this change my teaching practices? One-off sponsorshi...