When spare minutes arise during a task, this type of activity fits in easily. It requires no paper, pencil, pen or book. All you need is creative thinking.<\/p>\n
Ask\u00a0one question.\u00a0\u00a0Use wait time to encourage better answers. Start a discussion. Examples:<\/p>\n
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