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

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In particular, the age and cognitive development of your students has a profound impact on their ability to succeed in different online learning environments. Each approach is best suited to different contexts. In many ways, asynchronous online learning is similar to homework.

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What the Boom in Kids’ Smartwatches Reveals About Modern Parenting

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They interfere with so many aspects of child development,” she says, rattling off some examples: cognitive development, language development, social emotional and behavioral development, mental health. True, the screen of a smartwatch is much smaller than that of a phone. Its functionalities are more limited. “The