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Setting up the classroom so students can move together in small groups helps learners link the cognitive benefits of movement with the social emotional benefits of peer-assisted learning.
Videos also allow students to experience stories and scenes outside the classroom by capturing their Attention, bringing in different cultures and experiences, and engaging them in authentic learning opportunities.
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Using natural light from outside to illuminate a classroom decreases the reliance on fluorescent or harsh lighting, which creates a calm, safe learning environment for all students.
Digital tools can provide more reciprocal teachers and learners for students beyond their classroom walls.
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