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Maximizing the Value of Self-paced Hands-on Learning with Interactive Lab Guides

Posted on: June 1, 2022
Author: Ralph Capasso

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin spoke these words many years ago, but the value and benefit of learning-by-doing is still quite relevant today. Hands-on training increases engagement levels and enables students to interact directly with the subject matter that they’re learning. The Value

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Maximizing the Value of Self-paced Hands-on Learning with Interactive Lab Guides

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