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Also explore how these experiences can be designed to best promote self-directed learning in students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">To actively engage in this session, make sure to keep the following handy &#8211;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A set of chopsticks&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pencils, or pens&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A marble<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A ping pong ball<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A round bead, or something similarly round<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group learnings has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff6f3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-objectives\"><strong>Key objectives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transform distance and in-person learning through physical engagement with the real world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore how to embrace failures as progress in teaching and learning <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support students to become autonomous self-directed learners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the talk Have you ever thought with your hands? 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