Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

Learning tools and technology enable students to develop effective self-directed learning skills. They are able to (26) ______ what they need to learn, find and use online resources, apply the information on the problem at hand, and even evaluate resultant feedback. This increases their efficiency and productivity. (27) ______ engaging students, digital learning tools and technology sharpen critical thinking skills, which are the basis for the development of analytic reasoning. Children who explore open-ended questions with imagination and logic learn how to make decisions, as opposed to just temporarily memorizing the textbook.

Interactive social skill games are excellent learning tools that teach children discipline because playing games requires children to follow rules and guidelines in order to participate. Even children (28) ______ might grow frustrated with other learning methods may stick with games longer because playing itself is rewarding. This ends up helping them develop patience, (29) ______ useful life skill.

Children also develop positive feelings of accomplishment from mastering new knowledge and skills using digitized learning tools (30) ______ them the confidence they need to want to learn even more new things. It is commendable that millions of courses by the best educators are available for free to anyone with an internet connection. The possibilities are endless.