However, the theories underpinning software programming were extremely dense, and the difficulty I had with learning and understanding code led to my first moment of realization: perhaps the world of computer science was not for me.

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Often, Mr Lawton and his fellow management team would spend a great deal of time helping members of staff with learning difficulties with important life skills, such as understanding their household bills.

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Or maybe he could spend some time with the professional development director trying to better understanding the technology-related learning needs of staff.

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However, learning to work with the flows of music, the changing functions and roles of others requires understanding how we handle this changing information.

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The country needs a culture based on empowering parents with an abundance of choices and a deep understanding of the transformative power of digital learning.

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In an interview with The Washington Post last year, Michelle Obama talked about learning her family's past and understanding the history of slavery.

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