Classroom, Social Media, Student Engagement and Twitter

4 Steps to Improve Student Engagement

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Jeromie Heath on episode 558 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Engaging students can be a challenge. A student from Jeromie Heath’s class shares her perspective on learning and why she wanted to learn for Jeromie in this episode.

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10 Awesome Courses To Improve Your Online Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. In this blog post, you’ll discover ten topics that can help you improve your online or blended classroom.

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Latest Enhancements to Discovery Education Services Drive Deeper Student Engagement

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2023

Together, these new enhancements drive deeper student engagement and offer even greater support to educators. Featuring short videos in English and Spanish that are paired with ready-to-use instructional activities, this exciting new content brings compelling natural science phenomena alive for students.  

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New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District Renews Multiyear Partnership Driving Student Engagement in Science

eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

This renewed collaboration ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to drive deeper student engagement in science instruction. Also, all AMSD educators enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network.

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BYOD and the Paperless Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

At New Milford High School teachers are adapting their professional practice as we continue to evolve into a Bring Your Own Device school where student-owned technology integrated effectively. NMHS teachers are also beginning to to integrate social media tools that are blocked and banned in the majority of schools across the country.

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8 Ways to Engage Every Learner [Free Webinar on Demand]

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 21, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. During the conference, I’m presenting a new presentation “8 Ways to Engage Every Learner.” The Social Media Inspired Class by Erica Aguirre. Back to the Classroom with Pear Deck by Stacey Roshan. by LaNesha Tabb.

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20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators need to rest and recover this summer. Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. So many of us are exhausted. Blended learning is not new.

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Texas’ Corpus Christi Independent School District Expands Partnership with Discovery Education by Selecting New, TEKS-Aligned Mystery Science to Support Deeper Student Engagement in Science

eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In the latest phase of this collaboration, a new edition of the award-winning Mystery Science service built especially for Texas educators is helping CCISD teachers in K-5 classrooms districtwide engage students more deeply in science instruction.

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Hawaii’s Kihei Elementary School Selects Discovery Education’s Mystery Science to Support Deeper Student Engagement in the 2022-2023 School Year

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2022

Following a careful review of possible resources, the Kihei Elementary School team selected Mystery Science for classroom use. . Effective professional development will maximize the power of these resources, increase student engagement in learning, and support students’ continued academic development. Twitter and?

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Georgia’s Glynn County Schools Renews Multiyear Partnership Supporting Science Instruction in K-5 Classrooms

eSchool News

MAY 19, 2023

The renewal of this partnership ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to explore the natural world and more deeply engage in science instruction. Also, all GCSS educators enjoy access to the Discovery Education Community.

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Dave Burgess Talks Student Engagement #MondayMotivation #tlap

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Great teachers attract their students to today’s topic of learning like a 3-year old boy to a mud puddle. Hooking students into a lesson is part of our essential craft of teaching. How Dave feels about leaving the classroom.

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Sensible Learning

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 15, 2013

Social Media is bad and has no place in education. If students are allowed to use social media in school they will stay off task or exhibit inappropriate behavior. Worse, teachers will spend countless hours “socializing” instead of educating. It is a distraction to the teaching and learning process.

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#05: 5 Ideas for Using Game-Based Learning in your Classroom Today

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

10MT: A 10-Minute Teacher Interview with Michael Matera From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount. Adventure Paths.

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Unlock the Secrets: Expert Homework Hacks for Busy Parents

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Brian Page, a former Milken National Educator of the Year with 15 years of experience in the education field. Blog: [link] Twitter: @FinEdchat Instagram: @FinEdchat Linked In: @FinEdchat ?️

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Survey: Social Media Is Failing To Find Traction In The Classroom

TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Survey: Social Media Is Failing To Find Traction In The Classroom. Social media is a main form of communication and connection used by today’s students. Additionally, more teachers are citing a reluctance to incorporate social media into classroom learning than in 2013 (62 percent vs. 55 percent).

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Early Learners Across Minnesota’s Grand Rapids ISD 318 Set to Return to the Classroom this Fall with New Resources in Their Digital Backpacks

eSchool News

JULY 31, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Early learners in kindergarten and first grade across Minnesota’s Grand Rapids ISD 318 (District 318) will return to their classrooms this Fall with new resources from worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education in their digital backpacks.

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Survey reveals why teachers aren’t embracing social media

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Survey reveals that the majority of classroom educators shy away from social media integration. A new survey finds that just 13 percent of participating educators have used social media as part of their classroom learning. The University of Phoenix College of Education survey of 1,002 U.S.

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Wisconsin’s Stevens Point Area Public School District Renews Partnership Supporting Science Education In Grades K-5

eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2023

This continued collaboration ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to deeply engage students in science instruction. All Stevens Point educators enjoy access to the Discovery Education Community.

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Illinois’ Geneva School District 304 Renews Longterm Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Science Education

eSchool News

MAY 11, 2023

Students then explore these questions through interactive videos featuring real-world visuals fostering a sense of wonder and actively supporting student engagement in the accompanying discussion prompts. Mystery Science simplifies prep for teachers, making the integration of this resource into classroom instruction simple.

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Discovery Education Enhances K-12 Platform with New Games, Interactives, Career Resources, and More to Nurture Student Curiosity

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Through expanded, lasting partnerships with Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, Brightspace, and Clever, integrating Discovery Education’s K-12 learning platform into existing Information Technology architecture is easier than ever.

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Discovery Education Offering Educators Curriculum Support, At-Home Activities, and Professional Learning Resources to Keep Students Engaged in Learning All Summer

eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2022

Among the collection of family-friendly summer learning resources developed by Discovery Education and its partners are: Learning at Home activities, which help students grow interests, sharpen skills, and have fun this summer outside of the classroom.?? and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through?

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Indiana’s Vigo County School Corporation Adds New, High-Tech Tools Supporting Teaching and Learning to Students’ Digital Book Bags

eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

In addition, district educators will receive in-depth professional learning opportunities that will help them integrate their new resources into instruction and create engaging lessons that prepare students for success beyond the classroom. Discovery Education Science Techbooks.

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Students and Teachers in Maryland’s Prince George’s County Public Schools Set to Return to Classrooms this Fall with Engaging New Tools from Worldwide Edtech Leader

eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Students and teachers in grades K-8 across Maryland’s Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) will return to their classrooms this Fall to find new resources in their high-tech pencil cases thanks to a deepened collaboration with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education.

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Arkansas’ LISA Academy Renews Partnership with Global Edtech Leader Supporting Student Success

eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

LISA Academy’s administration selected Discovery Education’s services because of their ease of use and proven record of quickly engaging students in K-12 subjects. Used in classrooms across the United States, the Science Techbooks drive engagement with exclusive, interactive digital content and companion printed resources.

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How to Teach Better: Master Reading Differentiation Strategies

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This podcast with Jennifer Seravallo is dedicated to helping reading teachers improve their teaching methods by providing practical tips and in-depth insights into differentiated reading strategies. So what are you waiting for?

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Minnesota’s Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Public Schools’ New Partnership Powers the Creation of Dynamic Digital Learning Environments Supporting Science Education

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Charlotte, NC – Minnesota’s Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Public Schools (GFW) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting the creation of engaging science lessons in K-12 classrooms districtwide. The Discovery Education Science Techbook series is a comprehensive, research-backed science solution for grades K-12.

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What Does Gen Z Want From Education?

Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2023

He calls today’s high school and college students and other members of Gen Z the “solidarity generation,” because of their skills in organizing on social media and interest in working across traditional partisan divides on issues like gun control, environmental protection and racial justice. Technology, social media, voting.

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Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools Begin New Year with New Digital Resources Supporting College and Career Readiness

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Following a careful review of available resources, HCS selected the following products for use in district classrooms: Discovery Education Experience. Discovery Education Experience will now be available in all district elementary and middle school classrooms. Also, educators at HCS enjoy access to the Discovery Education Network.

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Discovery Education and its Corporate Partners Offering Free Resources for Families to Keep Learning Alive All Summer

eSchool News

JULY 17, 2023

Charlotte, NC ) — To keep students engaged in learning while on summer break, Discovery Education and select partners have created free dynamic digital resources for students and caregivers to use at home.

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Illinois’ Shiloh CUSD #1 Adds New, Cutting-Edge Edtech Tool to Middle School and High School Curriculum to More Deeply Engage Students in Science

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

To better engage district middle and high school students in scientific inquiry and interactive learning, Shiloh CUSD #1 educators sought high-quality, standards-aligned digital resources that would quickly get students excited about scientific topics and were adaptable enough to meet the needs of different learning styles and levels.

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5 technologies to avoid in the classroom-and what to use instead

eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2017

One of the most popular articles on eSchool Media is a surprising one to the editors: “ 6 apps that block social media distractions. 5 Technologies to Avoid in the Classroom. Social Media: This was the easiest to choose, thanks to our reigning king of articles mentioned above. Classroom-created forums.

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News from Discovery Education: Virginia’s Rivermont Schools Selects Discovery Education to Support Science Education Statewide

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

To meet the varied needs of its unique student population and to drive deeper engagement in the sciences across all grades, Rivermont schools sought a suite of digital, classroom-tested, science services. All schools are accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities (VAISEF) and Cognia.

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South Carolina’s State Board of Education Approves High School Biology Course From Discovery Education for Statewide Use

eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2023

The High School Biology course of Science Techbook offers a unique and engaging three-dimensional learning experience that aligns with SC College & Career-Ready Science Standards and supports learning and achievement.

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Iowa’s Southwest Valley Community School District Broadens Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Science Instruction in Elementary School Classrooms

eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, June 7, 2022) —Iowa’s Southwest Valley Community School District (SVCSD) today announced it is broadening its partnership with Discovery Education to support science education in elementary school classrooms districtwide. These resources will complement the use of Mystery Science in SVCSD’s elementary classrooms.

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Wyoming Catholic School Partners with Global Edtech Leader to Enhance Instruction in Science and All Other Disciplines

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Seeking to educate the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and prepare PK-5 students for the world beyond the classroom, HNCS’s team sought to enhance science instruction by integrating a comprehensive STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, Math) curriculum. Doodle Math.

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Inaugural Catalyze Challenge Winners To Transform Journey From Classroom To Career

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Selected solution themes include: Unlocking potential in the rural heartland : Through school partnerships and innovative initiatives where students learn technical and soft skills, solutions aim to revitalize local economies and set young people up for life-long career success. About American Student Assistance ® (ASA).

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STEM Careers Coalition Offering Educators No-Cost Resources to Celebrate Black STEM Leaders During Black History Month

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The collection of dynamic on-demand resources showcasing careers of Black professionals across an array of STEM industries and supports educators’ efforts to drive deeper student engagement by connecting classroom lessons to the real-world. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Support In-Home Learning All Summer Long

eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, June 2, 2022) — To keep students engaged in learning all summer long, Discovery Education and its Social Impact Partners are offering students and caregivers an array of no-cost dynamic digital resources they can use at home. Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Discovery Education Offers Educators New Resources Supporting Black History Month Observances

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The collection of dynamic, on-demand resources supports educators’ efforts to drive deeper student engagement by connecting classroom lessons to the real-world. Career profile videos show students a variety of STEM careers across software engineering, chemistry, and technology support.

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5 Online Discussion Tools to Fuel Student Engagement

Graphite Blog

JANUARY 30, 2018

Creating a classroom community where meaningful conversations can happen isn't easy -- it's an ongoing process that takes time. But using online discussion tools can be one great way to help your students build these skills. Setup is quick and easy: Teachers sign up, name their chat, and give students the URL.

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New Jersey’s Middle Township Public Schools Initiates New Partnership with Discovery Education to Enhance Middle School Science Instruction

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2022

The curriculum and opportunities offered to district students are designed to help them see beyond the boundaries of traditional education, and faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to engage in meaningful discussions and activities that enable them to translate academic lessons into real world solutions.

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4 Reasons Administrators Need to Get Connected with Twitter

The 21st Century Principal

JANUARY 22, 2011

I have repeatedly tried to sell Twitter to my fellow administrators, but it is an uphill battle. Mention the words “social media, blogging, or Twitter” and it seems they either want to race on to the next topic, or their eyes glaze over and I’m fairly sure they’re not hearing what I’m saying.

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Make This the Year That You Take On Ambitious IT Projects in Your School

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

For educators, the new school year is a prime time to set technology-related goals for their district, school or classroom. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Creative applications such as Adobe Creative Cloud are helping students develop soft skills employers value. There is not a discussion on what is working in the classroom.” .

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A Lesson Using Twitter Must Have A Social Component

TeachThought - Learn better.

JULY 14, 2015

A Lesson Using Twitter Must Have A Social Component. Twitter has not created as large of an impact as the printing press, but it is still worthy of implementation. To avoid turning into Trithemius, there are easy ways teachers can start brining Twitter into classroom use. This is how most of education uses Twitter.

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4 Steps to Improve Student Engagement

10 Awesome Courses To Improve Your Online Classroom

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Latest Enhancements to Discovery Education Services Drive Deeper Student Engagement

New Mexico’s Aztec Municipal School District Renews Multiyear Partnership Driving Student Engagement in Science

BYOD and the Paperless Classroom

8 Ways to Engage Every Learner [Free Webinar on Demand]

20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

Texas’ Corpus Christi Independent School District Expands Partnership with Discovery Education by Selecting New, TEKS-Aligned Mystery Science to Support Deeper Student Engagement in Science

Hawaii’s Kihei Elementary School Selects Discovery Education’s Mystery Science to Support Deeper Student Engagement in the 2022-2023 School Year

Georgia’s Glynn County Schools Renews Multiyear Partnership Supporting Science Instruction in K-5 Classrooms

Dave Burgess Talks Student Engagement #MondayMotivation #tlap

Sensible Learning

#05: 5 Ideas for Using Game-Based Learning in your Classroom Today

Unlock the Secrets: Expert Homework Hacks for Busy Parents

Survey: Social Media Is Failing To Find Traction In The Classroom

Early Learners Across Minnesota’s Grand Rapids ISD 318 Set to Return to the Classroom this Fall with New Resources in Their Digital Backpacks

Survey reveals why teachers aren’t embracing social media

Wisconsin’s Stevens Point Area Public School District Renews Partnership Supporting Science Education In Grades K-5

Illinois’ Geneva School District 304 Renews Longterm Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Science Education

Discovery Education Enhances K-12 Platform with New Games, Interactives, Career Resources, and More to Nurture Student Curiosity

Discovery Education Offering Educators Curriculum Support, At-Home Activities, and Professional Learning Resources to Keep Students Engaged in Learning All Summer

Indiana’s Vigo County School Corporation Adds New, High-Tech Tools Supporting Teaching and Learning to Students’ Digital Book Bags

Students and Teachers in Maryland’s Prince George’s County Public Schools Set to Return to Classrooms this Fall with Engaging New Tools from Worldwide Edtech Leader

Arkansas’ LISA Academy Renews Partnership with Global Edtech Leader Supporting Student Success

How to Teach Better: Master Reading Differentiation Strategies

Minnesota’s Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Public Schools’ New Partnership Powers the Creation of Dynamic Digital Learning Environments Supporting Science Education

What Does Gen Z Want From Education?

Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools Begin New Year with New Digital Resources Supporting College and Career Readiness

Discovery Education and its Corporate Partners Offering Free Resources for Families to Keep Learning Alive All Summer

Illinois’ Shiloh CUSD #1 Adds New, Cutting-Edge Edtech Tool to Middle School and High School Curriculum to More Deeply Engage Students in Science

5 technologies to avoid in the classroom-and what to use instead

News from Discovery Education: Virginia’s Rivermont Schools Selects Discovery Education to Support Science Education Statewide

South Carolina’s State Board of Education Approves High School Biology Course From Discovery Education for Statewide Use

Iowa’s Southwest Valley Community School District Broadens Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Science Instruction in Elementary School Classrooms

Wyoming Catholic School Partners with Global Edtech Leader to Enhance Instruction in Science and All Other Disciplines

Inaugural Catalyze Challenge Winners To Transform Journey From Classroom To Career

STEM Careers Coalition Offering Educators No-Cost Resources to Celebrate Black STEM Leaders During Black History Month

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Support In-Home Learning All Summer Long

Discovery Education Offers Educators New Resources Supporting Black History Month Observances

5 Online Discussion Tools to Fuel Student Engagement

New Jersey’s Middle Township Public Schools Initiates New Partnership with Discovery Education to Enhance Middle School Science Instruction

4 Reasons Administrators Need to Get Connected with Twitter

Make This the Year That You Take On Ambitious IT Projects in Your School

A Lesson Using Twitter Must Have A Social Component

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