Without teacher or parent support, students often struggle alone with their homework, making the work both frustrating and ineffective for learning. Neil Heffernan suggests that schools use technology to provide instant feedback so students are able to learn immediately from their mistakes. Heffernan shares some guidelines for choosing appropriate programs to assist students with their homework.
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