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The importance of agency in successful edtech adoptions

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During the pandemic, teachers and students rapidly adopted new tools to pivot to remote and hybrid learning. The sense of agency plays a pivotal role in cognitive development and includes recognizing oneself as the agent of behavior and an empowered independent. This is called access to agency.

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Prioritizing social growth during online learning

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Encourage imagination : Children love to imagine and pretend play is a great way to boost cognitive development. Hosting a virtual party is a great way to build social skills during online learning.