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Asynchronous Learning or Live Lessons? Which One Works Better for Me?

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By looking at research into online learning and human development, we can begin to grapple with the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. In particular, the age and cognitive development of your students has a profound impact on their ability to succeed in different online learning environments.

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A Glimpse Into the Playful World of Seymour Papert

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use tech-empowered learning tools and computational environments, take active roles of designers and builders; and do it in a social setting, with helpful mentors and coaches, or over networks. Seymour coined the term to advance a new theory of learning, claiming that children learn best when they. In his view, there was hope for every child.

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Running a Home-Based Preschool Is Tough, and Support Is Meager

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She quizzes them on which students have food sensitivities and where to find supplies in the house in case of injury. Rachel Bolden-Kramer listens to Isaac, a boy enrolled in her home-based preschool, read from a book documenting the children’s activities. I’m so happy to have you,” she tells them. “I I know we’re going to do great.”