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Feb 2024
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The Power of Play: How to Keep the Joy i...

Jamie Howell
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Laughter isn't just the best medicine, it may also be a pivotal part of a successful learning experience. In this episode we speak with big-bearded and gregarious Geoff McLachlan, founder of Professionals at Play and explore how the simple joy of play can prove rejuvenating both students and educators alike. As the unstructured playgrounds of the past have ... Show More
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