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Why Esports in Schools is a Good Thing

ViewSonic Education

Studies have definitely shown that students who are involved in extracurricular activities are more successful in a number of ways. A 2003 analysis of 15 cases of school shooters found all but two suffered from social rejection. Esports teams need students to develop and manage the website and run social media accounts.

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Helping teens find their purpose

The Hechinger Report

They project a slide on a topic of near-universal interest to teenagers – social media. Social media and technology are not agents of change. Social media and technology are not agents of change. A lively discussion soon erupts over the pluses and minuses of social media. They are just tools.

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The Benefits of Helping Teens Identify Their Purpose in Life

MindShift

They project a slide on a topic of near-universal interest to teenagers – social media. Social media and technology are not agents of change. Social media and technology are not agents of change. A lively discussion soon erupts over the pluses and minuses of social media. They are just tools.

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"Digital Literacy & Fake News" Keynote Panelists Announced + First Sessions for Mini-Conference

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

What does “digital literacy” mean in an era shaped by the Internet, social media, and staggering quantities of information? As learners increasingly move from just consuming information to also socially producing it, what are the new requisite skills of critical thinking and decision-making? Please also join the Library 2.0

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Final Schedule for Tomorrow's "Digital Literacy & Fake News" Mini-Conference - Plus Bonus

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

What does “digital literacy” mean in an era shaped by the Internet, social media, and staggering quantities of information? As learners increasingly move from just consuming information to also socially producing it, what are the new requisite skills of critical thinking and decision-making? Please also join the Library 2.0

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Dear ISTE (reprised)

NeverEndingSearch

We’ve leveraged social media to connect themselves and their learning communities, often globally. Role definition and job descriptions. link] (2003). We’ve presented new tools for organizing the information and communication worlds of those they serve. Yes, we have our own standards. link] (2004).

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Media Literacy Resources for Classrooms

Graphite Blog

Handouts, infographics, and posters Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education (by the Center for Social Media): An indispensable guide for educators trying to wrap their minds around fair use in the classroom. Media Literacy! (by