Author Archives: smallsolutionsbigideas

About smallsolutionsbigideas

Believer in educating the world using "open systems", "open content", "open source" and providing tools to inquiring minds without pre-conditions.

Service & Safari in Kenya

Posted on October 27, 2022 by smallsolutionsbigideas

It is everyone’s dream to visit Africa, its broad plains, expansive horizons and thundering herds of elephant and wildebeest.  After a few days of being there, there was some deep connection stirred up. You may have thought it was out … Continue reading →

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Their Voices: Young Kenyans Speaking Out

Posted on August 19, 2022 by smallsolutionsbigideas
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Global Warming & Its Impact on Rural Families

Posted on March 27, 2022 by smallsolutionsbigideas

An update on drought and hunger in Kenya.   (This information reports from what our local staff tells us and also information provided by Kenyan news broadcasts.) Many regions of Kenya are now reporting severe drought, reduced rains and loss of … Continue reading →

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The Real Impact of COVID on Kenyan Communities

Posted on August 31, 2020 by smallsolutionsbigideas

Time Kenya Rural Village Learning Center Our young high and primary school students enjoy lessons during covid-19 pandemic. Since late June we have organized 36 lessons of different subjects that include, Math, Biology, Fasihi, English literature, Chemistry, Geography and Physics … Continue reading →

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Changing Rains

Posted on February 18, 2020 by smallsolutionsbigideas

This is the end of January.  The ususal weather at this time of year is dry, no rain. Since late December the country has experienced heavy and frequent rains.  This has not ever happened within the memory of most residents. … Continue reading →

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Newsletter – Global Climate Change Opinion Maker: David Zaremba

Posted on October 21, 2019 by smallsolutionsbigideas

Clean Energy Africa #13 — Comparing Africa’s and the US’s Population and Energy Increase to 2050 David Zaremba Comparing Africa’s and the US’s Population and Energy Increase to 2050Clean Energy Africa #13 – October 21, 2019 Note: This is a re-write … Continue reading →

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Girls Talking

Posted on November 21, 2018 by smallsolutionsbigideas

US Side Participant Ellen: The girls on the call this morning were very clear about the many challenges young girls in Kenya face in school and in their social lives. They voiced the problems on topics such as self esteem, … Continue reading →

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How We Teach Scratch

Posted on July 25, 2018 by smallsolutionsbigideas

Using Math and Design Based Thinking to Create: Classes for children, learning to create projects in Scratch Junior or Scratch, using MakeyMakey.  These projects can be animations, games, puzzles, simulations. Our approach to learning is design based knowledge construction, and … Continue reading →

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Story The Greedy Frog

Posted on June 23, 2018 by smallsolutionsbigideas

THE GREEDY FROG. Written by Subeta There were those days when frogs were the most beautiful reptiles on earth. There voices were so sweet and they had also smooth shiny skin and strong graceful legs. These made other animals liked … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Agriculture Case Studies

Posted on June 23, 2018 by smallsolutionsbigideas

BUTONGE PRIMARY SCHOOL – SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE CASE STUDY TEAM – BUNGOMA BUNGOMA SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PRESENTATION ON 12TH JUNE, 2018 INTERNATIONAL DISTANCE LEARNING THERE WERE THREE PRESENTORS: A). HELLEN N. WATITI GRADE 8 BUTONGE PRIMARY SCHOOL – BUNGOMA- KENYA Hi everyone, my … Continue reading →

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