Module 7: Activity 0

Hi everyone :
We are at the start of another module (e Learning in the Connected Classroom) - waiting to learn new and exciting things.  There is a possibility that it will be different in a more structured way but we Will Do Well because we can.  Much success to all my group members. 


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