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April is the beginning of the academic year in Japan and that means many children across the country are enrolling in new after-school activities. Many parents have high hopes for their child's potential when they enlist them in English and music classes, among other pursuits. But at the same time, they are worried about whether their children will be motivated enough to continue with those activities and whether their efforts will bear fruit. When it comes to keeping children motivated, however, an expert in brain science says the science is clear: It's better to praise a child's progress rather than offer materialistic rewards. According to Chihiro Hosoda, an associate professor of neuroscience at Tohoku University, the occipital lobe, which is responsible for processing and interpreting vision and color at the back of the brain, is the first to develop in children.

The current health scare has prompted many parents to rethink their children's learning habits and after-school activities. Although most schools continue to operate normally, many parents have put a temporary halt to some of their kids' usual activities in an effort to keep them safe and healthy. These include after-school sports clubs and learning programs. As a result, children are now spending all their free time in their homes. Making changes in your children's studying methods and after-school activities, though, does not mean that they experience a learning slide and spend their free time doing nothing productive.

Rapidly changing geo-political scenario and digital evolution in academics has today changed the face of education thus making Digital After School Program relevant and necessary. Its organic role in a student's day to day academic life acts as a bridge between teachers and students and also helps them pursue studies at their own pace and space. What they learn and see in a Smart Class in the school, now can be carried home in their tabs along with the digital version of their books, allowing them to revise their lessons at home in an 2/D,3D version. It gives continuity from school to home and also saves money and worry of tuitions. Pioneers in introducing Digital After School Program in schools PAN India through study tabs and learning app - Extramarks Education India Private Limited today participated in a seminar to highlight the crucial role that offline digital solutions play in bridging the teaching-learning gap apart from allowing students to learn in a digitally charged environment; thus making them independent and keen learner. Poonam Singh Jamwal, Director, Extramarks Education India Private Limited, who was one of the key speakers during the event held by CED Foundation Trust in Jammu today chaired by Former Health Minister Ch.

Once June hits, thoughts of homework, after school activities and the hustle and bustle are quickly replaced with visions of fun camps, long days at the beach and weekend family trips. Summertime activities can be enhanced with the right tech gadgets, whether you're boating, beaching or basking. Waterproof, wireless and solar are the name of the game for these summer tech essentials. UE Roll 2 Every outdoor adventure should be accompanied by summer tunes and the UE Roll 2 is a great option. It's portable, waterproof and most importantly, can boom your tunes of choice at the beach, pool or patio. Thermacell Mosquito Repeller Those irritating mosquitoes have the ability to ruin any outdoor event.