MAEKAN It Up — #025: Why do we need to touch things at museums, and what are the factors behind critical thought and analysis?
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On MAEKAN It Up #025, we examine why we feel so compelled to put our hands on the artifacts at the museum and the purpose of touch in learning. Another topic we explore focuses on the factors that go into critical thought and the role of analysis and motivation.
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