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Posted on 13/11/2026 by Rafael Scapin

Ducking Out of the Algorithm: How Observing Nature Develops Students’ Sustained Focus

A university instructor describes an unconventional assessment that asks politics students to observe nature, demonstrating how offline experiences can encourage sustained attention, curiosity, and critical thinking in an increasingly digital world.

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/ducking-out-algorithm-how-observing-nature-develops-students-sustained-focus

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