“The people who create and refine tech, games, and interactive experiences are very good at what they do,” says Alter. “They run thousands of tests with millions of users to learn which tweaks work and which ones don’t—which background colours, fonts, and audio tones maximize engagement and minimize frustration. As an experience evolves, it becomes an irresistible, weaponized version of the experience it once was. In 2004, Facebook was fun; today, it’s addictive.”

Psychology says that beyond learning through reading and writing, audio and visual cues are the next best thing. Though the three may not necessarily work similarly for each student, it is universally understood that these three mediums are primarily effective and definitely keep things interesting as well as the study stress low. Hit a boring patch in a lesson? Now that you know how to study smart, there is no reason you can’t make learning much more interesting!

Children face many challenges since the day they are introduced into the modern real world. But as they go through life, developing social skills and interacting with the world around them will always be a critical part of their success, happiness and their ability to become a productive part of a modern society. Some kids are naturally more socially adept than others.

There was a time when August 15 was an exceptional day. Waking up early and preparing ourselves for the flag hoisting ceremony used to fill our hearts with enthusiasm on a different level. From playing patriotic songs to talking about freedom struggles, the fervour of patriotism would ignite everywhere; in schools to peers and amongst students.

The neat and clean uniform, new books and subjects, and of course, my friends and teachers! It’s like a home away from home! Here, the teachers are like parents, who help students grow and friends are like siblings who constantly test and motivate one another.

Time is like water, the more you try to hold it in your hands, the more it flows away. Wasting our time, or using it effectively, is in our hands. But once we lose the time we had, it becomes impossible to bring it back. Making the best out of our time must be our prerogative so we may be better versions of ourselves tomorrow!