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VR is great, but here’s why hands-on learning can’t disappear

Physically engaging with tangible toys is the best way to take a lesson that is taught on a computer screen and apply it to everyday skills.

By Ladislas de Toldi

August 21st, 2017

With the help of technological tools and toys, children can now engage with worlds that they could have only experienced before in their dreams. However, we must find a way to teach children to utilize these tools to interact with…

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K-12 Mathematics: Tools to Boost Teacher & Student Performance

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Integrating 3D Printing into your Classroom Curriculum

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VR is great, but here’s why hands-on learning can’t disappear

VR is great, but here’s why hands-on learning can’t disappear

Physically engaging with tangible toys is the best way to take a lesson that is taught on a computer screen and apply it to everyday skills.

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Jupiter Ed All-in-One Solution

Improving Early Learning Outcomes with Anytime, Anywhere Adaptive Curriculum

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