Fri.Sep 20, 2024

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Intrinsic Motivation: Why It’s Lacking in Students and How to Foster It

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The drive to engage and motivate students is a critical factor in their ability to learn and retain knowledge. Developing these for learners creates the conditions where they are giving their attention and want to learn. Motivation comes in two forms: extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic is often related to a drive to finish, to achieve […] The post Intrinsic Motivation: Why It’s Lacking in Students and How to Foster It appeared first on Discovery Education Blog.

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Turbocharging Talents: How Robotics Competitions Forge Future Tech Leaders 

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In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, the importance of hands-on experience and practical knowledge cannot be overstated. Robotics competitions have emerged as a powerful platform for high school students to cultivate and nurture essential skills, ignite their passion for STEM, and prepare for future careers in technology and engineering.

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Hantavirus: A Closer Look at the Hidden Threats from Rodents

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During those times in quarantine, did you catch yourself contemplating viruses and their baffling nature? You may have questioned how viruses and germs, these microscopic organisms, have such an impact on human life. Now you probably learnt about the different ways viruses could spread or be transmitted. Though air, direct contact with the virus, vector-borne transmission, or many other different ways.