Poetry from J.J. Campbell

Middle aged white man with a beard standing in a bedroom with posters on the walls
J.J. Campbell

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hit and run

i remember when my father

told the sheriff’s deputy that

i was driving his ford bronco

that just had the hit and run

accident

that’s why i was in the bathroom

shaving, trying to hide my identity

little did that dumb fuck know

i knew the deputy

she asked me one question

where does your father usually

hang his coat

i told her usually by the door

but this time he took it to his room

she said thank you and then went

and arrested my father

i called my mother, who was at

a nursing conference an hour away

and told her that her oldest child

is going to jail

she asked what did i do

i told her not me, the dumb fuck

you are married to

i’m pretty sure i only talked

to my father once after that

that was more than enough

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these lonely streets (for jeff buckley)

drowning in tears

joy, pain, there’s

not that much of

a difference

anymore

a moment of silence

for all the lost souls

that still ramble these

lonely streets

just another old man

still clutching to the

faint brilliance of

the past

slowly dying under the

pressure of tomorrow

freedom

the ability to die

as you wish

her eyes glisten

as she knows there

won’t be many more

nights like this

offer apologies

buy never say

never

let the silence haunt

every last memory

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they all want to save you

it starts as a dull ache

a temptation for the

shotgun in the corner

a dirty old floor at

the farm you should

have died on

stuck in the suburbs

wondering which

wrong turn left

you here

and they all want

to save you just

on their terms

not in the time

frame that you

have left

people don’t like

talking about death

you put too much

into the universe

you know what

happens

yeah

wake, piss, eat, drink,

rinse, repeat day after

fucking day

always respected

the ones that never

wanted to live past

their expiration date

none of us ever

should

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domestic bliss

a dirty pair

of underwear

hanging off

a branch of

a tree

tornado?

or did someone

cheat on their

wife?

again?

welcome to

the midwest

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must be the holidays

the merchants of death

are at it again

must be the holidays

as much as i can feel

every part of my body

breaking down

the spirit is what

i’m worried about

that will to live

the last flame before

death takes over the

body

there’s a faint whisper

in the back of my head

telling me to hang on

there’s a light at the

end of the tunnel

insert train joke here

and i know i am better

off than most of the world

but that isn’t some great

achievement in my eyes

swimming in debt

fighting off sharks

not exactly how i thought

the glory years would go

now the words want

to play hide and seek

and people wonder why

so many take their own

lives

J.J. Campbell (1976 – ?) is an old soul that still scrapes by each day. He’s a 3 time Best of The Net nominee and a two time Pushcart Prize nominee. He’s been published for 30 years now, most recently at Disturb the Universe Magazine, The Beatnik Cowboy, Crossroads Magazine, The Rye Whiskey Review and Misfit Magazine. He spends most of his time taking care of his disabled mother. In any seconds of free time, he’s probably placing a bet on some soccer game overseas. He still has a blog, although he rarely has time to write on it. (https://evildelights.blogspot.com)

Poetry from Olga Levadnaya

Russian woman, middle aged, in an off the shoulder black dress, with white hair, and a dark bow in her hair.

THE DIVINE BREATHING OF MEMORIES

Today we didn’t think of anything bad.
Life seemed to be easier and longer for us…
No one shared sin with themselves,
no one spared the days that flew by.
I heard voices of the past,
the river impetuously rushed into the distance
and the heavens breathed in slowly
the clouds, cold as pieces of ice.

Olga Levadnaya, Russian visionary poet, world-famous public figure, Honored Worker of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan, laureate of more than 20 republican, all-Russian, international literary awards, member of republican, Russian and international literary unions, author of 17 books of poetry and prose published in Russian, English, Tatar, Turkish, translated into 14 languages, author of more than 500 publications in magazines, anthologies in Russia and abroad, participant in numerous festivals, conferences, readings, member of the Assembly of the Peoples of the World, Ambassador of Peace, European Poetry, poetry of International Literature ACC Shanghai Huifeng (Shanghai, Huifeng), Department of Arts and Cultures, Plenipotentiary Representative for Culture in Russia of the Republic of Birland (Africa), literary consultant of the Academy of Literature, Science, Technology of Shanxi, the Zhongshan Poets’ Community (China), honorary founding member of the World Day of K. Cavafy (Greece, Egypt), coordinator of the International Literary Festival in Russia “Woman in Literature” (Mexico), creator and director of the International Music and Poetry Festival “Handshake of the Republics”, the Forum-Battle “Tournament of Poets and AI. RR”, the International TeleBridge RR, the International Youth Music and Poetry Competition-Festival “On the Fairytale Shore of Kazanka” based on the works of Olga Levadnaya, artistic director of the Kazan Poetic Theater “Dialogue”.

Poetry from Sayani Mukherjee

December


The sky is ablaze with pink promises
I left my typewriter at your wooden door
My old red scarf is hanging around
It smells of innocent love and lies
My pink bouquet at your mother’s bed
We made strings of forever moments
I know your taste of Nirvana and dark rounds
My homemade epiphany made you a noble hero
You are now saintly and distant from me
Your new love loves your unforgettable smell
I am at my bedroom door still lying around
December was our best month like a best friend
Glittering dice of letters are in the fire
The snowflakes are pouring pain in my earlobe
I hope the year tastes good.

Essay from Niyozova Shakhnoza Farhod qizi

OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPLEMENTING DIGITAL PEDAGOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CONTINUOUS EDUCATION SYSTEM

Niyozova Shakhnoza Farhod qizi

Termiz University of Economics and Service

Primary Education Department

Abstract

The article highlights the importance of modern pedagogical technologies and digital transformation in the continuous education system. The possibilities of integrating digital technologies into the educational process, their impact on effectiveness, existing challenges, and ways to overcome them are examined. In addition, the prospects of digital transformation processes in the national education system are analyzed.

Keywords: Continuous education, digital transformation, pedagogical technologies, distance learning, LMS, innovation.

In the context of globalization and the digital society, modernizing the education system is one of the most urgent issues. The introduction of modern pedagogical technologies at every stage of education plays a significant role not only in developing teachers’ digital competencies but also in enhancing students’ digital literacy. The “Digital Uzbekistan – 2030” strategy specifically identifies accelerating digital transformation in the education sector as a priority task.

Continuous education is a holistic system consisting of interconnected stages that develop progressively from simple to complex and logically follow one another. The continuous education process creates favorable conditions for the comprehensive development of an individual. During this period, a person acquires fundamental scientific knowledge and professional skills, develops high moral and ethical qualities, and grows into a competent and qualified specialist.

A specific worldview is also formed. In the Republic of Uzbekistan, continuous education is organized in accordance with state educational standards and curriculum requirements. Continuous education serves as the foundation for training qualified and competitive personnel and encompasses increasing the social status and prestige of young researchers and academic staff, among other objectives.

Continuous education includes the following types of education: preschool education, general secondary education, secondary specialized and vocational education, higher education, postgraduate education, professional development and retraining of personnel, and extracurricular education.The learning process of a modern individual does not end with preschool institutions, general education schools, academic lyceums, vocational colleges, or higher education institutions. A person must learn throughout their entire life; therefore, education must be continuous. Thus, continuous education is a requirement of the modern era.

In contemporary society, the strategic direction for the development of the education system is the intellectual and moral development of individuals based on purposeful independent activity in various fields.

In this context, three main tasks are emphasized: Reforming the education system; Recognizing independent activity as a fundamental principle of education and upbringing;Introducing modern information technologies into the educational and upbringing process.

Digital transformation is a process of continuous change driven by modern and digital technologies. Although digital transformation is not a new phenomenon, it represents the accelerated development of a complex of modern technologies.The twenty-first century is recognized as the age of digital technologies. Today, digital transformation processes are rapidly progressing in almost all spheres of society. Particularly in education, ongoing changes require not only new teaching and methodological approaches but also a fundamental renewal of thinking. Merely acquiring knowledge is no longer sufficient; a modern learner must be independent, creative, innovative, and open to new ideas.

Digital technologies—artificial intelligence, online platforms, virtual and blended learning systems—expand students’ worldviews and create opportunities for expressing opinions and finding unconventional solutions to problems.Pedagogical technology is considered one of the main components of pedagogical mastery. It enables teachers to quickly and accurately choose appropriate words, tone of speech, facial expressions, gestures, and behaviors when interacting with students, as well as to maintain calmness and analytical thinking in unexpected pedagogical situations. In effective pedagogical influence, all elements of a teacher’s pedagogical technique are clearly manifested simultaneously, including speech, gestures, facial expressions, and movements.

Pedagogical technique is formed based on the teacher’s individual psychological and physiological characteristics. Individual pedagogical technique depends on factors such as gender, age, temperament, character, and anatomical-psychological traits.LMS (Learning Management System) refers to a system for managing the learning process. In simple terms, it is an online platform and software where teachers upload instructional materials (texts, videos, assignments), students study these materials and complete tasks, and the system monitors learners’ activities (grades, ratings, attendance). The advantages of LMS include the possibility of distance learning, automatic assessment of student performance, centralized storage of learning materials, and fast communication between teachers and students. Popular LMS examples include Moodle (widely used in universities), Google Classroom (commonly used in schools), Microsoft Teams (used in education and business), Canvas, and Blackboard (used in international universities).

Thus, LMS is considered the core of modern digital education.The modern education system aims not only to engage students in learning but also to develop their ability to expand their knowledge, conduct research, and work independently. This has become one of the most important tasks of the educational process.

The application of innovative pedagogical methods and technologies in education creates opportunities for students to think independently and engage in self-development. In independent learning, students must demonstrate active participation in the educational process, conduct research, and apply their findings in practice. Today, education requires not only reliance on traditional lessons but also effective use of modern technologies, internet resources, and other educational tools.

Many countries around the world, including China and South Korea, place great emphasis on developing independent learning through extensive use of educational technologies. Pedagogical innovations are applied to encourage effective learning and improve the educational process. This is reflected in the formation of renewal, creative thinking, and innovative approaches in modern pedagogy.

Pedagogy is the science of education and upbringing. The term “pedagogy” originates from the Greek language and means “to lead a child.” As society’s attitudes toward intellectual and moral development have evolved, pedagogy has gained a distinct place as the science of guiding individuals toward proper development.

Consequently, pedagogy occupies a special position within the system of world sciences as the discipline responsible for educating individuals.The concept of “innovation” was introduced into science as a new economic category by the Austrian (later American) scholar Joseph Schumpeter in the first decade of the twentieth century. In his work The Theory of Economic Development (1911), Schumpeter was the first to analyze new combinations of change in development and provided a comprehensive explanation of the innovation process.

Innovation refers to a new development introduced into civil circulation or used for personal needs that ensures significant socio-economic benefits when applied in practice. As an economic category, innovation reflects the general characteristics, features, relationships, and interactions involved in creating and implementing new ideas.

The main methods for generating new ideas include: Trial and error; The control questions method; Brainstorming; Synectics; The sevenfold search strategy; The method of solving inventive problems.

Digital transformation in the education system has led to the following changes: Expansion of distance learning through digital platforms such as Zoom, Google Classroom, and Microsoft Teams; Creation of personalized learning opportunities through artificial intelligence-based programs; Active student engagement through online tests, digital laboratories, and simulators.

Online learning platforms enable students to receive education at any time and from any location. Learners can watch lessons at their convenience, ask questions, and independently study educational materials. Such platforms support individualized learning approaches by allowing students to access resources according to their learning styles.The integration of digital technologies into the education system greatly contributes to implementing individualized approaches, creating learning processes tailored to students’ needs, and increasing educational effectiveness.

Through artificial intelligence, data analysis, online learning platforms, and innovative technologies, education can be made more efficient and engaging. Optimizing the educational process and considering students’ individual needs through digital technologies significantly enhances the quality and effectiveness of education.

Conclusion

The widespread implementation of digital pedagogical technologies in the continuous education system is a crucial factor in improving educational effectiveness, developing twenty-first-century skills among students, and training competitive specialists. The successful realization of digital transformation requires cooperation between state educational institutions and educators. Consistent reforms in this direction will ensure the sustainable development of the national education system in the future.

It is important to emphasize that pedagogical innovations must be harmonized with national traditions and the characteristics of the education system during the digital transformation process. Digital education is not merely technology; it represents a new didactic approach and a means of elevating teacher–student collaboration to a qualitatively new level. Therefore, adapting curricula to the digital environment, fostering students’ creativity and information culture, and testing and implementing international best practices locally are of great importance.

As a result, the effective use of digital technologies makes the educational process not only interactive and efficient but also sustainable and inclusive.

References

Inayatova, Z. K. (2022). Pedagogy of Primary and Continuous Education. Tashkent.Kholmurodov, Sh. (2021). Innovative Educational Technologies. Tashkent.Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the “Digital Uzbekistan – 2030” Strategy. Tashkent, 2020.Gulomov, I., & Rahimova, S. (2020). Online Learning Platforms and Students’ Individual Needs. Teaching Methodology.Tokhtasinov, B. (2022). Innovative Educational Technologies. Tashkent.Alimova, D. (2023). Digital Educational Technologies and Practice. Journal of Education and Innovations, Tashkent.

Niyozova Shakhnoza Farhod qizi was born on May 24, 1993, in Sariosiyo District of Surkhandarya Region. She graduated from Secondary School No. 55 in Sariosiyo District and later completed her studies in the Social and Humanitarian Sciences track at Academic Lyceum No. 4 under Termez State University.

She is currently a fourth-year student in the Primary Education program at the Faculty of Pedagogy and Social and Humanitarian Sciences of Termez University of Economics and Service. In the 2024–2025 academic year, she was awarded the university-established Rector’s Scholarship.To date, many of Shakhnoza’s academic articles have been regularly published and featured in mass media outlets. Her goal is to become a highly qualified specialist in her profession and to share the valuable knowledge she has gained with future generations.

Poetry from Eva Petropoulou, translated to Mandarin by Yongbo Ma

Black and white headshot of middle aged East Asian man with thick short dark hair and his hand resting on his nose.

伊娃·佩特罗普卢·利亚努

怪异的日子

怪异的行为

人们迷失了方向

就像鸟儿或鲸鱼一样

他们失去了方向感

他们互相残杀

他们嫉妒

他们不愿与邻居共享最好的

地球厌倦了人类

Middle aged European light skinned woman with shoulder length short brown hair, lipstick, and a blue and tan scarf.

Strange days

Strange behaviour

People are not going to correct direction

Like birds or whales

They lost their orientation

They are killing eachother

They are jealous

They don’t want the best of the neighbor

Earth is tired of humans

被遗忘

我们曾祈求不被遗忘……

但我们却忘记了生活

我们忘记了爱

我们忘记了对那些曾经帮助过我们的人说声你好,说声谢谢!

我们曾祈求耐心

我们曾祈求善良

但他们从未教导我们关于自私的人

关于邪恶的人

他们如同毒蛇,就在我们身边

等待着我们的时刻

那些微小的时刻

到来

然后毁灭我们

我们曾祈求相信自己

我们曾祈求积极向上

但他们从未解释过

我们将是唯一一个必须做到这一点的人

因为人们忙于发动战争

赚钱

攫取权力

我做了他们要求我做的事,但我却被遗忘……

在战场上……

Forgotten

We have asked not to be forgotten….

But we forget to live

We forget to love

We forget to say hello and thank you to people they were there for us!!

We asked to be patient

We have asked to be kind

But they never teach us about the selfish person

The evil people

They snakes they are among us

That are waiting for our moments

The small moments

To come

And destroy

We have asked to believe in ourselves

We have asked to be positive

But they never explained that

We will be the only that we must do that

As people are occupied with make war

Make money

Have power

I do what  they asked but i walk forgotten….

In the battle field…

女人们

我在想,我自由吗?

你觉得自由吗?

每天我都走在充满无限可能和机遇的街道上……

但没有人注意到我

因为我是个女人……

女人被利用的程度简直难以言喻……

从出生那天起

女人就需要教育孩子

为孩子做饭

教他思考……说话……

行动……

女人要做的事情太多了

但之后呢……

女人需要

女人渴望

女人的话语

一个不存在的人

直到有一天

你看着镜子

你看到你的脸

你看到你的心

你看到你的身体

你却认不出自己

因为你已经被利用了

被拒绝利用了

被孤独利用了

被虚伪的人利用了

被错误的决定利用了

失去了信仰!!!

Women. 

I was wondering if I am free? 

Do u feel free? 

Nooo 

Every day I walk in a street of possibilities and opportunities.. 

But nobody look at me 

As i am a woman.. 

It is unspeakable how much a woman is used.. 

From day one 

A woman needed to educate the child 

To cook for a child 

To learn him how to think.. Speak.. 

Act..  

A lot for a woman to do 

But what happens after..

A woman need 

A woman wish 

A woman word 

Inexistant person 

Until one day 

You will look at the mirror 

You see your face 

You will see your heart 

You will see your body 

And u will not recognize it 

Because u will be so used 

Used from the rejection 

Used from the loneliness 

Used from the fake people 

Used from the bad decisions 

Without faith!!

Poetry from Luis Cuauhtémoc Berriozábal

Nothing Matters


Help me understand 
why nothing matters.
Repeatedly, I listen to
a joke that is not funny.
Maybe my ears do not
work. Maybe I am drunk,
too drunk, and my mind,
my poor mind is gone. I
could barely hear my own 
thoughts. In my head
I hear dogs barking and
a tarantula dancing and
time beating backward.
I grow tired of sound. If
a tree falls, I cannot hear
it when I see it drop in
front of me. In my head
an orange sunset swallows 
a burning plane whole.
I hear my heart racing.
I pretend my heart has 
stopped. Believe me
that nothing matters.
When I think back, I 
could never find my
footing. The ground
broke my fall. Above
the sky stood witness
all day and all of the night.


Kicking Stones


I will not go along
the road without kicking 
stones that are in the way.
I kicked one so far that
it was not seen again.
I believe it went up
to the clouds. I think it
put a hole in the sun.
I believe it brought down
a satellite. The others
only exploded right
after I kicked them,
too brittle for this world.


Go Nowhere


If I could anywhere, 
I want to go nowhere.
With these eyes as
my windows, I could
see far and wide. 
I could see inside 
myself. I could hear
everything I have 
ever forgotten. I
can see the truth
which is basically 
nothing depending 
on what you believe.
I can see nowhere.
It is where I want to go.


See the Mountains

I was born where I could not
see the mountains from the
street I grew up from birth to
seven years of age. When I
moved across the border, I
saw rivers, places named after
words I did not understand,
and I saw the mountains from
the street where I lived. I had
to relearn the alphabet, to 
learn the new words, the new 
language I would use to fit in,
to get by, to make a life, a
living in this country. On a
bright early morning I saw 
people who came to this
country like me, people who
worked hard to make a living,
to feed their family, being taken
away by masked goons. I could
see the mountains where I
stood. I wondered if I went there,
if I would be safer than living
in suburban or the urban streets.


My Suits

My suits have not been used for years.
They hang in the closet worn by a man
who was more slender in those times
the suit came off the hangar. My body
has transformed over the years, been
on the operating table, cut into to get
the cancer out to allow me to live one
more decade if the fates will allow. In
this daily existence I have measured 
my steps, counted the minutes, and
worked at a mind-drudging job to pay
the bills, care for my family, and help
those less fortunate than me. My suits 
gather dust, speechless, non-judgmental
in the same place I left them. I would
need to shed twenty, thirty, fifty pounds
to wear them well, to button at least
one button, or maybe two. My ties
have suffered from the same neglect.

Tan-Renga from Jerome Berglund and Christina Chin


Sidewalk 

Jerome Berglund (italic) 

Christina Chin (plain) 

sandpipers—

season it

by eye

hamaguri clam 

with a pinch of salt 

adorable,

wish were ours…

pink flowers

the seabreeze lulls

a hammock dream

catching sun’s rays

teabag on bank

of the curb

hidden in twilight

a little cuckoo