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Adapting to the Social Media Generation

Omega Notes

According to Pew Research Center , nearly 90% of adults between the ages of 18 to 29 use social media. The student population reaching college age now, Gen Z, grew up with the internet and social media as an everyday part of their life. 44 percent use social media hourly. 32 percent donate their own money.

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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

With that being said, metaverse learning is a relatively new concept and one that many educators are still getting to grips with. At the same time, because the metaverse is also being used in areas like social media and the creation of video games, its use as an educational tool has not necessarily been fully understood by all.

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Metaverse Education: What’s Next for Virtual Learning?

ViewSonic Education

The metaverse itself can be described as a virtual setting that users are able to occupy synchronously, which facilitates meaningful social interactions. ’ The company saw the metaverse as the future of online social interactions and as the evolution of existing social media. Final Thoughts .

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9 Insights For Educators We Learned On A Zoom Call — With Zoom

Edsurge

As early excitement about Zoom gave way to questions and concerns about privacy, security and unequal access, other companies seized the opportunity to elbow their way into the new competition for digital communication tools appropriate for preschoolers and college students alike. But Zoom has held on. It’s high energy.”

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

eSchool News

Working in Harmony : Inspire collaborative learning experiences through Country Music. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Celebrate the power of STEAM with easy-to-use activities designed to bring the whole family together by creating a backyard light show and music production. Discovery, Inc.

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Making a Global Impact in Education: An Interview with Karl Mehta, CEO of EdCast

EdNews Daily

The platform is built for social media, therefore, users can like, share and comment on articles. Yes, EdCast is also built for institutions, organizations and companies. We lead the way in Social Collaborative Learning (SCL). How does EdCast stand out from other online learning platforms?

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Blended Learning – How to Make it Work in the Classroom.

EdTech4Beginners

To enhance the learning environment with technology and use the classroom time more wisely teachers start implementing additional types of activities such as working in groups, collaborative learning, independent preparation at home, and, in doing so, unwittingly start using the blended learning approach.