And instead of relying on handwriting recognition that resulted in egg freckles all over the face of Newton, used the Graffiti system that forced a small learning curve on the user in the name of increased accuracy.

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We all know that learning through play is one of the most powerful forms of learning because it is not forced but is done in a relaxed, easy way.

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The 38-year-old Northern Irishman, a combative midfielder who refused to give opponents a moment's peace, was forced to cool his heels in recent weeks before learning he had landed his dream job.

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Kids forced to just sit still will be distracted, unruly, and will have a harder time learning.

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