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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

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. Broadly, the metaverse refers to the creation of virtual worlds or spaces in which social interactions can occur.

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Psychology's Crucial Role in Tech's Evolution

Mark Smithers

Designing privacy controls and addressing equity issues are crucial in the complex digital privacy environment. Social media platforms should be held accountable for design choices and preventing online harassment to promote better mental health.

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Meeting the Educational Challenges of COVID-19 Together

MIND Research Institute

There are a lot of unanswered questions, but also some great reference points to help guide us as we develop answers together. Basic Needs and Social Emotional Support. Digital Divides and the COVID Slide. School closures have meant a step backward when it comes to the digital divides. References.

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#LearningIs mobile

Learning with 'e's

The image presented here was ironic, appearing as it did on the door to the main venue of the conference, but as several pointed out, the device in the image is a reference to a bygone age when mobile phones were primitive. 1) A digital divide still exists across society, even for those who own smart phones. Unported License.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

Again and again, the media told stories — wildly popular stories , apparently — about how technology industry executives refuse to allow their own children to use the very products they were selling to the rest of us. The implication, according to one NYT article : “the digital gap between rich and poor kids is not what we expected.”

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