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The reading summaries are done by:
ENGL300-1: Emily Dunn
ENGL300-2: Terrance Peacock
They are due on Wednesday, August 31st, at class time.
The comments by the whole class are due on Friday, September 2nd, 2011, at class time.
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"The 6-E Learning Model," by Debby Chessin and Virginia Moore, is an article discussing the success in adding a sixth E to the 5-E model of science instruction. The 6-E's are engage, explore, explain, expand, evaluate, and e-search. Chessin and Moore describe "e-search" to be the technology students use to further understand the science experiments they conduct. To exemplify the product of using "e-search" in conducting science experiments, a first grade class was used to demonstrate.
This first grade class focused on rocks to carry out their science experiments. The authors broke down how each stage in the 5-E model incorporated and aided in sufficiently examining the rock experiment. The first stage was to "engage" which brought attention to the experiment by discussing the first-grader's previous knowledge of rocks. Students also learned to "explore" the different types and textures of rocks through hands-on investigations of the rocks. Chessin and Moore added "e-search" to both of these stages by allowing the first graders to use the Internet to research more unknown facts about rocks and minerals. By allowing the first graders to "e-search" using the Internet, the students were provided an extra source of information, one they had found by themselves.
Through "explanation," the students began their hypothesis and analysis of the rocks in their experiment, and clarify what they had learned so far. Chessin and Moore used "e-search" to videotape the class and allow them to videotape each other, further creating independence and willingness to work and learn in a setting that they could control. By this point, students had a basic understanding of the terminology of different rocks. Using their basic understandings, Chessin and Moore next had them use "e-search" to create flashcards so the students could quiz each other and "expand" their knowledge. The first-graders used these cards in guessing games to identify the different rocks and their characteristics.
The first graders reached the "evaluation" stage which is the final step of the 5-E's. The students were tested on their knowledge of rocks through peer, self, and the teacher's assessment. The results of the experiment on the first grader's class, and their ability to retain information through the 6-E's, was successful. Chessin and Moore were correct that incorporating technology as a means of further understanding a science experiment is rewarding towards the outcome of the the project. By allowing the students to "e-search" and develop understanding of their experiment through hands-on involvement, they were given an independence and insight that the experiment was their responsibility. "The 6-E Learning Model," by Debby Chessin and Virginia Moore, is an article that is fully supported by tested research and proves the success of incorporating "e-search" into the previous 5-E model of learning.
by Emily Dunn:
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by Terrance Peacock:
After reading this article, I have never known there was a "5-e model of science". I'm pretty sure my former teachers used the same model. I would not add the E-search into the model, because for one not every student has electronics technology. I use and be taught by electronic technology, which helps improves my understanding (or confuses me depending if the source is correct). I would say use E-search if you have access to it and not to add it to the model, since is helps out the other "E"s anyways.
ReplyDeleteThe "Five E" learning model that this article brings up has proven to be very effective in my schooling experience. To learn concepts and material, students must be engaged in what they are doing. Students need to be able to explore information, have an explanation for it, and to elaborate on it; all of these steps are preparation for evaluation.
ReplyDeleteI agree that "E-search" can and should be implemented into this "Five E" model. For me, anything related to computers is interesting. Technology makes learning more fun. Through things like the internet, Skype, digital imaging, and so on, learning has few limits. While technology can be confusing, most student oriented systems are designed for simple operation. Some argue that technology for every student is not financially feasible. However, with creativity and cooperation within the school community, advances can be made. For example, teachers can receive educational grants, equipment can be shared by teachers, and so on.
Almost every teacher or student training to be a teacher is aware of the "Five E" learning model. The steps include:Engage, Explore, Expand, and Evaluate. However, it is the most recent step that has impressed most fascinated me. The sixth step in this learning model is known as "e-search." E-search is a step that involves children using the internet not only for research but other programs as well. The essay explains how children as early as first grade are learning to use power point (which is a program I still at 23 struggle with) to research and hold on to their science projects for future references. In present date this is such a valuable skill to learn such an early age. Imagine kids still unable to write in cursive but learning to use the computer for something more the games. This is a program that I wish I was involved with in my first grade class.
ReplyDeleteThrough reading the article The Six E Learning Cycle, it has become quite understandable why the introduction of a sixth E may be necessary during these modern times. The original five E Learning model (which stands for engage, explore, explain, expand, and evaluate- created by Throwbridge and Bybee in 1990) represents the classic and less computer savvy times of research. The introduction of such electronic advances such as Internet research; spreadsheets and databases; programs such as Hyperstudio; CDROMs; e-mail; PowerPoint presentations; as well as tools such as data loggers and digital cameras make it possible to implement the sixth E (E-search). This concept was tested on young children in an academic setting in order to see if the addition would be beneficial, and once the results showed that the addition of the sixth E was in fact worthwhile, it then has been added worldwide for teachers to add to their agenda. Children acquiring E-search skills and capabilities will only enable them to gain the best of every opportunity presented in there future.
ReplyDeleteI recall using the "The 6-E Learning Model" by Debby Chessin and Virginia Moore when I was in school in one of my science classes. At the time, we only had one computer in our class room so computers were not as involved in class activities or homework as they are now. Instead, we just used the "5-E's" for our experiments. I think that in today's growing and progressing education field, we need to stay relevant with the times. That means that adding the 6th E was a very smart decision and broadened children's knowledge of their subject while allowing them to be more involved.
ReplyDeleteI grew up with a father who is an educator. I have always heard about different teaching methods and debates on such things. The 5-e model is present in almost all classrooms, I think that adding this 6th e is a smart move because technology has become such a vital part to most people's lives. Technology can help bring a lot more to the classroom. There is an endless amount of resources available to teachers through the internet and other uses of technology. I think that it is important for future teachers to start learning to integrate technology into their future classrooms. It helps children who are at a poverty level to get a chance to learn to use the technology they are not able to have at home. I plan on using and integrating technology into my future classroom, just as many of my former teachers have.
ReplyDeleteThw article entitled "The 6-E Leaning Model" goes over the traditional 5-Es of learning: engage, explore, explain, expand, evaluate. However, it also gives us an additional sixth "E" which is "e-search." E-search is the use of technology throughout these five stages of learning. The article follows a first grade class doing a study on rocks. They use technology to look up information, to take pictures and videos and much more. The sixth "e" eventually becomes a part of every research project or study students will do so it only makes sense to prepare these first graders and give them a jump start. I think it is important that before the kids look to the internet they engage and ask questions without technology, which the kids in this classroom do. It goes without saying that technology is a part of learning today, but I still think it is important to not be over-dependent on technology. This class managed to use their own minds and then use technology more as a means to enhance their studies. "E-search" is a way to approach and do more with the 5-E Model, but I do not think it can necessarily constitute as its own "E" of this model. Overall, the technology aspect in the classroom and in everyday learning has a surplus of advantages so why not use them?
ReplyDeleteAs the world of technology expands further and further beyond our imagination, so do the opportunities to use the technology in educating young minds. In the article “The 6-E Learning Model,” authors Debby A. Chessin and Virginia J. Moore discuss how they have taken the traditional 5-E model and added a modern element to it, e-search. By incorporating technology into the original model, they have found a way to enhance each individual element of the model. Not only are the 5-E’s enhanced on an individual level, but they are united as a single model. The tools used, such as the internet, CD-ROMs and powerpoints reinforce the concepts that are learned through traditional teaching techniques. Each tool used within a certain element can be applied to a different E to further their understanding of other material. As wonderful as technology can be, there are unintended side effects to relying on technology. It can become a crutch, a way to become lazy, doing the work without using the most important tool, the mind. As stated in the article, there is a conscious effort to ensure that technology does not replace the original model. As long as technology is used, I think it should only be present in order to enhance education, not replace it.
ReplyDeleteI remember using the 6-E cycle when I was in high school. This cycle helped me right many papers and solved many problems. I never really understood why I had to use these steps, but after reading the article I understand clearly. It helps me section off parts of my paper and allows my paper to flow smoothly. This is a prime example of Engfish and how rules can help a writer become a better way, but also cripple the writer to stay in a constant boring writing cycle.
ReplyDeleteThe 5-E cycle of learning was used many times when I was growing up. It helped me conprehend the material I was learning and gave me a better understanding of what was being taught. Now that they have added a 6-E to the cycle I think it is brilliant. Society is growing via technology rapidly everyday, and for teachers to add technology resources into the learning cycle will only benefit our future leaders. Knowing how to use technology like the internet lets children excell more in life, and will overall make them more aware of life around them.
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ReplyDeleteI like how this blog focuses on different grades such as first and fifth graders and how they go about the 6-E's. This blog explains thoroughly how the following grades went about their experiments. It was interesting.
I remember in Jr. High including the e-search in the 6-E learning cycle. We were going over elements and she played us the element song over the internet to engage the class. Then, we had to look up information in the computer lab and incorporate pictures/ information we found into an electronic slide. Including e-search early in my education made it stand out. I believe it should be included because we have technology that was made to make our lives easier. E-search is worthwhile because it can give us a plethora of information and it gives that information in a more entertaining and memorable way. We also, at this level of our education, use technology for quite often in our college education. We use a website to get our assignments, we occasionally submit homework electronically, and our notes usually come from PowerPoint slides.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I've heard of the "5-E Learning Model" of science istruction. However, I was never interested in science so I just may not remember. The five E's are engage, explore, explain, expand, and evaluate. The point of this step by step procedure is to get children involved and expand their knowledge when it comes to science. There is now a sixth E that has been added which is called E-search. I think the adding of this E is very important. We live in a world where technology is expanding everyday and it can be hard to keep up with. However, if we start teaching children how to use technology at a younger age then they will be able to adapt to it better as they get older.
ReplyDeleteI can honestly say that I do not remember using this system in my schooling years. It probably had a different name if we did. I do like the fact that they are now adding the "E-search" to the model. Nearly everything is used online and starting students at a young age will definitely help them later in life to grow along with the technology. I know I had some technical issues when I would try to put a power point together and if I had been taught at an early how to do it, it would have been a lot easier. In my school district, a lot of computer skills are self taught because we do not really have the funding for a certain class. If you start using computer skills in the 5th and 6th grades, it would be extremely helpful for students and for their future teachers.
ReplyDeleteIn today’s society, we live in a world where technology continues to develop and expand everyday, which can be somewhat challenging to keep up with. Moreover, children begin using technology at an earlier and earlier age. The “5-E Learning Model” that this article discusses has proven to be very effective, even in my own schooling experience. In order to learn and understand the concepts and material of a subject, the student must be engaged in what he or she is doing. Furthermore, for the student to be able to be prepared for evaluation, the student also needs to be able to know how to explore information, have an explanation for it, and be able to elaborate on it. Although the “5-E Learning Model” was effective for my learning experiences, the times have changed—technology has grown. Hence, I agree that by incorporating “E-search” into the “5-E Learning Model,” the learning process for today’s youth will be more effective and even fun.
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ReplyDeleteThe article was very interesting. It talked about the 6 E learning model and how useful it was for this science project they demonstrated in the article. It can relate a lot to school because you can easily connect ideas and evaluate different Ideas. The 6 E learning model could probably be useful in all classes not just dealing with science. All these methods exploring, evaluating could come in handy. I know in English we could explore a lot of the grammar rules and evaluate them.
ReplyDeleteThis article talks about the five E's involved in learning. The 5 E's are engage, explore, explain, expand, and evaluate. This model has been used for several years when teaching students. However, times have changed and the author of this decided that it was time to add a sixth E. The last E that she decided was necessary was e-search. Since technology has become such a large part of every day life the use of technology in the classroom is equally important. I am an education major and am well aware of the five E's. By adding E-search into a daily lesson plan the class will become more attentive. I believe that by adding this last E to the model it will make all the other E's much more effective.
ReplyDeleteI am familiar with the "5-E Learning Model" from my grade school years, however, I find the addition to the E-Search to be a great contribution to an already good learning model. Getting children involved with Power Point, E-mail, and internet research will push them ahead as they enter school. This addition will allow the student to talk to the geologist and obtain additional information.
ReplyDeleteI think that this text makes a valid point. This generation of children is growing up with more technology than any generation before them and will utilize far less than the next generation. The addition of the "e-search" to the learning cycle is both warranted and a wise decision in my opinion. Children will just continue to use the internet more and more for their educational needs and should learn early and practice often how to utilize it correctly. Applying it the the "5...now 6 E's" will only help better prepare them for their futures.
ReplyDeleteThe Article discusses the 5-E learning model (engage, explore, explain, expand, evaluate) as it pertains to schooling students and adds a modern twist on this model adding a sixth "E" which is "e-search." E-search is the use of technology throughout these five stages of learning. As we are becoming a more technologically advance society, I believe it is wise to add a sixth E whereas it wasn’t necessary before in classrooms. It is necessary to have inclusion in the classroom as far as technology is concerned and to” keep up with the times.” It is important that the kids look to the internet to engage, explore, explain, expand and evaluate. The internet can be a valuable, credible source in the classroom and beyond. The internet makes things more easily accessed. Technology is a part of learning today. We don’t want to produce technologically-dependent classroom but integration is necessary.
ReplyDeleteIn this article, they talk about the the "5-E Learning Model". They also talk about the 6th E, which is E search. I believe that this is a very valuable thing to have. The article explains in depth exactly what an E search is. It ranges from computer use, to videotaping the students as they learn, and then playing it back to them. The students seem to be responding well to the program, which is expanding their learning. I think that this is necessary, especially in a world that is constantly advancing in technology.
ReplyDeleteI must say I wasn't aware of the 5 E's before reading this article. After reading though I was able to understand that this was how I was taught for a good chunk of my life. In my opinion it was smart of the author's to incorporate the sixth E. With the way technology is moving it is extremely important for children to be able to access information and learn on their own, along with the help of the other 5 E's from their teachers and classmates. As a growing generation it is imperative that children learn how to use all the different types of technology expressed through this article. For example, if children want to be public speakers it is probably best that they be video taped so that they can review the tapes and understand what they are doing right and wrong. I completely agree with the points made by the authors.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the article about the 5-E learning model, I have realized two things. First, I never heard of this model before, and second, I do recognize the process and how they are using technology to further understand science experiments for the sixth graders. I think this is a great thing for the kids because we now live in an era in which technology is used more than anything, and kids are the main reason for this happening.
ReplyDeleteThe sixth 'e' in the 6 E's of the learning cycle is 'e-search'. E-search is a very interesting and important part to the learning cycle, as it brings the learning cycle into the technological world. I think technology is a brilliant way to get students to learn and engage with an educational topic--I have several friends who are very much into technology, and have introduced me to things like MindMapping and creating a digital storybook. Not only do they claim that their students enjoy the use of technology, the students also get to learn valuable schools in a world that is becoming more and more technology-based. Technology also has an added factor of autonomy and independence--depending on if the teacher wants students to be autonomous with the research that they do--and this can add to the intrinsic reward of learning.
ReplyDeleteThe 5-E learning model was already effective in its use with the E's Engage, Explore, Explain, Expand and Evaluate. With the generation of people today being a technological one, adding the sixth "E" made the model more up to date as the cyber world is in it's prime. With the computer being a fixture in everyone's house-hold the sixth "E", E-search in my opinion had to be added to the learning model because researching on a computer is the modern way to learn. When people don't know something, they don't find a dictionary, thesaurus or encyclopedia, they research it on the computer. This is the type of world we live in now, so as we live in this world, we have to adapt to this world. That's why I think it was a given to add the sixth "E", E-search to the learning model
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ReplyDeleteThis article starts out by introducing the idea that everyone knows the 5-E model of science. Personally, I had never heard of it before. The 5-E model is broken down into these five sections: Engage, Explore, Explain, Expand, and Evaluate. This particular article discusses adding a sixth E which is labeled as e-search. This sixth step that has been added as a means of incorporating the use of technology into the rest of the model. This technology refers to any type of electronic media usage.
The rest of this article discusses a study based on a first-grade class that used the 6 E's to help them learn about the properties of rocks. The whole project showed the extreme progress of enhancing the first-grader’s knowledge on the subject.
During the engage stage, activities are designed to help push the thinking process and to also recall any prior knowledge of the subject of choice. Inserting an e-search into this stage of the model is very easily done. Having students research the rocks on the internet is considered an e-search.
The second stage of the model is known as the exploring stage. With this stage student conduct hands-on activities as well as other work that helps them discuss alternatives with other students. Also with this stage comes no direct instruction from the teacher in charge. With this indirect instruction, teachers are supposed to ask questions without giving away the answers. The sixth E comes into place during this stage again with Internet searches and CD-ROM uses. This e-search will help with the student’s predictions and hypotheses. Databases and spreadsheets are also an acceptable e-search during this stage of the model.
The third E is known as the explanation stage. Students acknowledge their involvement in analysis and classification of their exploration. Students collect what they have found during their exploration and all their information allows them to help clarify their ideas. Along with this stage teachers are allowed to help students by giving them direct answers and help. Videotaping the first-graders during this stage is classified as the e-search part of this stage.
The next E is known as either elaboration or extension. They combine the knowledge that they have grasped from the project and apply it to a new or relevant situation. With this stage the teacher expects the correct terminology to be used by the students partaking in the project. The e-search part of this stage took place by the students using a computer to make cards that explained the properties of the rocks they were researching.
Finally, the evaluation stage is known for teacher, self, and peer assessment. During this stage the teacher is said to continue asking open-ended questions to help students further learn about their topics. The e-search comes into play with students creating a PowerPoint presentation to help physically show the student’s new understanding and skills.
Clearly, using the e-search stage along with the rest of the model stages, shows to be a valuable learning cycle. Using technology does not take place of hands-on activities for students to partake in. Using technology actually helps students develop their observation skills as well as all of the the other skills discussed above. By adding the sixth E, it doesn’t hurt the students learning cycle, but in reality helps it significantly.
Before reading the article "The 6-E Learning Model," by Debby Chessin and Virginia Moore, I had no idea about the "5 E's". Upon reading this article I found that the 5 E's is very influential to a future teachers development of a lesson plan. I liked how each stage expands upon the one before it and how, according to the article, has a positive and successful result.I also liked how, upon performing the experiment, Chessin and Moore incorporated an additional "E" called "E-search". Chessin and Moore found various ways to show how technology can be used as a building block for the educational process and according to the article it proved very successful. Though I like the addition of "E-search" I do not agree that it should be added as an additional "E". I feel this way only because technology can be used throughout every level of the five "E's", and in order for it to be its own "E" it would need to be a separate part and it is not.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the 6-E Learning Model, I feel adding the sixth E would be a good idea to grow with the technology. This would only help children grow and understand and help children become more familiar with technology sooner. This sixth model would benefit children in researching sooner and exploring new ways to find information. Plus, we are heading towards using technology more everyday and children need to be accustomed to it sooner anyway.
ReplyDeleteIn theory, adding the e-search to the learning model is a good idea. My concern would be if you do that at an early age, it would not serve as a helpful tool anymore, it would be a distraction. With everything being readily available on the Internet, how do we know that students would be focused on what they are doing? As the students get older, they are a little more responsible and e-search could be helpful, especially when doing research papers and assignments like that. Once again, things like Facebook and Twitter, YouTube and Netflix are super easy ways to get side tracked while working on homework.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to say that e-search is a bad idea completely because I truly do believe that the Internet is a helpful tool. I think alongside of using the Internet, educators need to be mindful of the fact that as helpful as it is, it is also a distraction. Maybe if teachers do not require use of the internet as often, then it will be something students have to learn how to use, but use responsibly.
I was never taught about the "6-E learning model. This way of teaching seems to have a good success rate and helps teach children about their topics very well. By adding "E-search" to the model, this helps it grow with the future and use the resources that schools have. The downside I see with adding "E-search" to the model is that not every school has the technology to be able to help search for new information with a lesson.
ReplyDeleteI believe that this article is correct in saying that the standard five E method have that new E added to it. this sixth E will not only help children learn better because most of their lives are associated with technology, but also this will help children learn about new technologies which in today's world is very important because technology is everywhere and if people do not learn how to use it then they will most likely find it difficult to find a job or get through life.
ReplyDelete"The 6 E's of the Learning Cycle" discusses adding E-search to 5-E model in science. I believe this addition is unnecessary. If teachers are doing their job correctly and directing their students through the 5 E's, then the 6th will not be needed. Technology usually gives students a way to skip out on work. Almost all answers to any question can be found on the internet. In addition, if E-search was officially added to the learning cycle some schools would not have access to the technology required.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading "The 6 E's of the Learning Cycle", I feel somewhat conflicted about the material. It discusses the implementation of E-search into the 5-E model. On one hand, it could be very beneficial. Technology is growing everyday and sooner or later, people are going to have to adapt to it. It can be used in a way to be very beneficial as seen in the article. Once students have completed the 5 other E's, E-search would be a good way to check their work. However, I can also see a negative side to it. For years, students were able to successfully be educated without E-search or the internet. Quite often, the internet provides an easier route to finding an answer. The 5-E model should be efficient enough without adding another component.
ReplyDeleteThe article "The 6 E's of the Learning Cycle" by Debbie Chessen and Virginia Moore suggest that we add a 6th "E" to the 5-E cycle. The 5-E's are engage, explore, explain, expand, evaluate. They suggest to add E-search to this cycle. E-search is simply getting research off of the internet to get a better understanding of learning. While this is a good thing, I do not think it is necessary to add to the learning cycle. It should be used as a tool to help find research, but the research found in a classroom or in an encyclopedia is much more reliable than on the internet.
ReplyDeleteThe article, "The 6 E's of the Learning Cycle" by Debbie Chessen and Virginia Moore discuss their addition of a 6th "E" to the 5-E cycle. The 5-E's they explain through an example are, engage, explore, explain, expand and evaluate. They talk about adding E-search to this cycle because of our technological era. E-search is the process of getting research off the internet and using the technology we have in our society to further the education of children.
ReplyDeleteI think this is important to add into our learning cycle because technology is a growing thing within our society. More and more children are becoming tech savvy and having other means of learning for those children who have short attention spans are important for their learning.
Recently, I read an article called, "In Google We Trust", which talks about the internet and how more and more children are becoming curious but do not know how to form their questions because of the easy access to answers. I think by incorporating E-search into the learning cycle, teachers can help students learn how to formulate questions for every day life, as well as how to formulate questions on the internet.
In the article "The 6 E's of the learning cycle," by Debbie Chessen and Virginia Moore, the authors claim that people should add an extra E to the cycle. The real learning cycle is a 5'E cycle, and they claim the E-search should be added. E-searh is the abilty to reasearch and gain information off the internet.
ReplyDeleteThe article, "The 6 Es of the Learning Cycle", discusses the process of the six Es of learning in the context of a first grade science class. The example shows how successful the 6 E learning process is in helping students to learn the material they are being taught and to become active in the learning process. I do not have any negative feelings toward the 6th in general. I do, however, feel that it is unneeded. The example of the students going through the process of the 6 Es that is mentioned in the article proves that the things that would be covered under the sixth E are already included within the other Es.
ReplyDeleteBefore reading this article, I had no idea what the 5 E's of the Learning Cycle were. It made me feel kind of dumb because almost everyone in this class knew what it was. I wasn't taught this in school. Maybe it was put in other words. What I learned from this article is since the 6th E's of the Learning Cycle was added, research is more convenient and efficient to get. The children in the article who were doing research on the rocks used the 6 E's of the Learning Cycle to find out more about the rocks. It is really fascinating to see how easy it was for the children to use Esearch to find a certain person who collected rocks. Now that I am aware of the 6 E's of the Learning Cycle, I will put this to use.
ReplyDeleteThe e-search module is an advance system that teaches children about science in innovative was. The fifth e-system includes exploring, engage, expand, evaluate, and explain. However, the sixth E’s wants to include search module that pulls up research information about whatever the students search. The five E’s helps student learn with more hands on activities. The e-learning system is more helpful and beneficial o the learning process.
ReplyDeleteTo me, adding "e-search" to the 5 E module would be an excellent idea. The web and research is an excellent wway to gain and retain information. It is also good that the students are starting to research ideas at a young age. Calling it the 6 E module also makes it an easier way to remember the steps to take to create a successful scientific experiment.
ReplyDeleteThe five e-cycle was present many times in my previous educations. Adding the 6th, "e-search" is a great idea. Times change and with technology always improving, it is important to keep up and use it to its full advantage. This will benefit the learning process and overall only improve the intellegience of the child.
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