Although the information was transmitted in real time, the learning process was not instantaneous.

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King says the knee is learning in real time to react to a patient so the patient doesn't have to think about walking.

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The SMILE plug also allows teaches to control and run interactive classrooms with real-time feedback and analytics, deepening the learning experience.

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The learning that emerges from an engaged, real-time discussion cannot be replicated on an online forum.

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