unburden
It is very important to start with a refreshed mind.
Hi Bill!
i agree. Sometimes one can see a heavy burden on a student's mind. By taking a few minutes before or after class could mean all the difference in their life.
Yes, a refreshed mind may be a good way to word it. Similar to the term used in information technology. We, at times, need to refresh the screen in order for the computer to continue processing information. Fatigue, fears, worries,environmental factors, and so on can lead to failure in thinking and learning. Designing and planning curriculum delivery strategically can help students refresh or "unburden" as the course (learning) progresses.
