Digital Learning, Education, Events and Social Media

Filtering Current Events to Promote Safe Digital Learning

Lightspeed Systems

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

That’s why Lightspeed Filter provides school districts with the essential tools to promptly restrict access to sensitive content, effectively filtering current events. Summary News and current events can be distracting to students and, in some cases, disturbing and harmful. Where and when appropriate, block searches on specific terms.

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Metaverse Education: What’s Next for Virtual Learning?

ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The term metaverse dates back to 1992, but the realized potential of the metaverse is relatively recent with metaverse education still in its infancy. Naturally, this means educators will have questions about where this technology is heading and what comes next for virtual learning. Understanding Metaverse Education .

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3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

A recent report shared by Google and KPMG reveals that the education tech industry would cater to about 9.6 Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. Even more appealing is that edtech has the potential to get education back on track in a post-pandemic world.

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10 edtech experts you should follow

Hapara

JANUARY 14, 2022

Integrating technology into instruction and learning is a way of life for educators today. Luckily there are edtech experts who are sharing strategies and tools through blog posts, social media, books, courses and podcasts. Here are 10 edtech experts every educator should follow. Lindy Hockenbary. Dr. Monica Burns.

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Colleges Face Investigations Over Whether Their Use of Social Media Follows Accessibility Regulations

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Among the newer aspects of these kinds of complaints is whether college social media communication meets accessibility standards. While some institutions have tried to punt responsibility for the accessibility of digital tools to the companies that produce them, that reasoning hasn’t persuaded federal agencies or judges. “The

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Social Media

edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2019

The drawbacks of social media are well-documented—like anonymous trolls posting negative comments just to spark controversy. In addition to negative commentary, Knowles acknowledged other challenges to adopting social media for education. Finally, for some there is a social-emotional toll.

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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. Among the resources coming to GFW schools are:   Discovery Education’s K-12 learning platform.

Digital Learning

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How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. With the rapid advancement of technology, digital tools have emerged as powerful assets in achieving this goal.

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Making The Most Of Social Media In The Classroom

The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Social media often gets a bad wrap when spoken in the same breath as education and learning. Ask around and many folks might consider it to be a time suck or a place where very little learning happens and therefore has no place in the classroom. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Hardin County Schools is Leading Kentucky’s Transition to Dynamic Digital Learning Experiences for Science Instruction Through New Partnership with Discovery Education

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In collaboration with Discovery Education —the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—HCS is integrating a suite of award-winning, flexible digital resources into teaching and learning across the district’s elementary and middle schools.

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North Carolina’s Hoke County Schools Launches New Partnership with Discovery Education to Create Modern and Innovative Learning Environments Supporting Science Instruction

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, January 4, 2021— North Carolina’s Hoke County Schools (HCS) has launched a new partnership with Discovery Education creating modern and innovative learning environments supporting science instruction. Those resources are: The Discovery Education platform. . Discovery Education Science Techbooks. .

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Watch Baby Savvy’s Live Interviews with Educators at #ISTE18

Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 2, 2018

The ISTE Conference , which takes place in Chicago, from July 24th to 27th, is one of the largest education conferences in the world. I’m excited to announce that my 1 1/2 year-old daughter, Savvy, Kelly Jake Duncan, and I will be returning as official ISTE media to conduct live video interviews with passionate educators.

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An AI to-do list for educators

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This five step to-do list can help educators engage in artificial intelligence and begin using it to positively impact both teaching and learning. Learn about AI. Read news stories, follow the conversation on social media, and explore some of the many free resources available online. Engage in the conversation.

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My Journey to Becoming a Distance Learning Teacher-Leader

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Manus shares how these Edcamps supported her practice and work with other educators, and we look forward to the launch of our next Edcamp: Powerful Learning at Home session on November 21. . I sat at home, anxious and pensive, and found refuge in the outdoors, household projects, and, of course, social media.

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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

CHARLOTTE, NC — Wisconsin’s Stevens Point Area Public School District today announced it has renewed its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in grades K-5. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place.

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Watch Baby Savvy’s Live Interviews with Educators at #ISTE18

Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 1, 2018

The ISTE Conference , which takes place in Chicago, from June 24th to 27th, is one of the largest education conferences in the world. I’m excited to announce that my 1 1/2 year-old daughter, Savvy, Kelly Jake Duncan , and I will be returning as official ISTE media to conduct live video interviews with passionate educators.

Education

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Educators and Students No-Cost Resources Supporting Women’s History Month Celebrations

eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, March 3, 2022) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support Women’s History Month observances nationwide. Discovery Education is the worldwide?EdTech?leader

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Boosting Digital Literacies for a Purpose

Digital Promise

AUGUST 7, 2019

Community providers, such as the University AME Zion Church (UAMEZ) in Palo Alto, California, understand that digital literacy development, like any learning, starts with building trust in the community and meeting learners where they are. Tech Team members learn to navigate livestreams on social media such as FaithLife , for example.

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Back to School! Seven Ways to Communicate with Your Community

Digital Promise

AUGUST 17, 2017

As President and CEO of Digital Promise and Senior Vice President of Educational Partnerships at Discovery Education, we spend much of our time on the road, meeting with school leaders and teachers across the country. School leaders have a unique and valuable perspective on events impacting their community and school districts.

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Louisiana Public Broadcasting and Discovery Education Renew Long-Term Partnership Serving Educators and Students Statewide

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, June 15, 2021) — Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) today announced the renewal of its long-term partnership with Discovery Education , a leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources and engaging content for K-12 classrooms worldwide.

Education

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Creating Future Ready Schools and Classrooms

Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Today, four years after the launch of FRS, over 3,300 district superintendents have signed the Future Ready Pledge , and thousands of school and district leaders have attended the nearly 50 free events that have been held throughout the country. Personalized Professional Learning. Such environments enable anytime, anywhere learning.

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Introducing Verizon Innovative Learning schools Connection

Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

The app brings features from several third-party platforms together in one place, making it a “one-stop shop” for participating educators to access all things Verizon Innovative Learning schools. “We Centralizing information for Verizon Innovative Learning schools. Marrs Magnet Center in Omaha, Nebraska. “I

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Incredible Giveaways Whether You Are at #ISTE18 or #Notatiste18

Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 19, 2018

I will be giving away signed copies of my book, Hacking Digital Learning with EdTech Missions , Sunday through Wednesday of the conference. Even if you aren’t the first one, then you will still have the opportunity to be interviewed by us for ISTE and share the exciting things you are doing in education. Attending ISTE?

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Kansas’ Shawnee Mission School District Initiates New Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Elementary Science Instruction

eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, January 19, 2022) — Shawnee Mission School District (SMSD) in Johnson County, Kansas has initiated a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

Elementary

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Alabama’s Huntsville College Preparatory School Selects Discovery Education to Support the Creation of Individualized Academic Experiences for All Students

eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2022

Charlotte, NC — Alabama’s Huntsville College Preparatory School (HCPS) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education , the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Discovery Education Science Techbooks.

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Arkansas’ Corning School District Enters New Age of Digital Science Instruction Through Partnership with Discovery Education

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, November 9, 2021) —Arkansas’ Corning School District (CSD) is entering a new age of digital teaching and learning through a partnership with Discovery Education. Through this new collaboration, educators districtwide?have Discovery Education is the worldwide?edtech?leader Techbook?

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Virginia’s Chesapeake Public Schools Partners with Discovery Education to Inspire, Engage, and Empower the District’s 16,300 Elementary Students

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

May 5, 2021) — Virginia’s Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education designed to inspire, engage and empower the district’s 16,300 K-5 students and improve academic achievement. each month in response to current events and the ever-evolving needs of educators. and Canada—is a?

Elementary

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Student well-being and pedagogy by making learning contextual: Tapping into students’ life experience for learning

Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

Educators can use scaffolds such as events happening in the community and artifacts that tie into the learner’s home life. These are great ways to engage students and make those deeper connections during learning. (3:38) By having that knowledge, educators can make and bridge those connections. .

Hapara

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Georgia’s Toombs County Schools Launches New Partnership Bringing Award-Winning Digital Resource from Discovery Education to All Students in the 2021-2022 School Year

eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2021

Discovery Education providing district teachers and students in all grades K-12 access to an award-winning digital learning platform in the coming school year. This resource—created by Discovery Education, the worldwide?edtech?leader—supports

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How esports can help students in the classroom (no, seriously!)

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

I’ve seen up close how those concerns are fading while esports in education become more and more prevalent. They instill important leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills that students carry with them throughout their education journey. Video games? In the classroom? Absolutely not! The reasons why pile up quickly.

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Florida’s Martin County School District Selects Award-Winning Digital Resource from Discovery Education to Educate All Students for Success

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2021

Discovery Education , the worldwide?edtech?leader leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes?place. The district educates?approximately 2 adult education campuses.?The approximately 18,000 PK-12 students in its 12 elementary schools,?5 5 middle schools,?3 2 special centers,?4

Resources

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer K-12 Teachers and Families Nationwide Digital Resources to Engage Students in Engineers Week

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and its social impact partners present teachers and families nationwide a curated collection of engaging, no-cost digital learning resources designed to engage today’s students in Engineers Week. Taking place February 19-25 with the theme “Creating the Future!” Then students meet U.S.

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

eSchool News

MAY 19, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Georgia’s Glynn County Schools (GCS) today announced the renewal of its multiyear partnership with Discovery Education supporting the district’s youngest learners. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place.

Classroom

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Georgia Public Broadcasting Renews Long-Term Partnership with Discovery Education Creating Digital Learning Environments Statewide

techlearning

MARCH 22, 2018

–Continuation of 18-Year Collaboration Ensures Students and Educators Access to Engaging K-12 Digital Resources– SILVER SPRING, Md. GPB Education encourages lifelong learning through high quality, reliable content and their ability to connect educators, students, and families at all levels.

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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

SILVER SPRING, MD (Wednesday, July 20, 2022) —Hawaii’s Kihei Elementary School today announced that it has expanded its partnership with Discovery Education, which has supported the school’s educators in creating engaging digital learning environments since 2015.

Elementary

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Mississippi’s Vicksburg Warren School District and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership

eSchool News

MAY 20, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, May 20, 2021) —Mississippi’s Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) today launched a new multiyear partnership with Discovery Education that helps educators connect current classroom instruction to students’ possible future career paths. said Superintendent Chad Shealy.

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Digital learning futures

Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 29, 2012

Digital Learning Futures View more presentations from Steve Wheeler As I write this blog post, the above slideshow has received almost 18,000 views in just 48 hours since it was posted up onto Slideshare. My audience has been extended beyond the walls of the event to a global classroom through the amazing power of social media.

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EducationPlus Extends Relationship with Discovery Education, Reaffirming 10-Year Commitment to Dynamic Digital Learning Environments

techlearning

MAY 21, 2018

–Renewal of Long-Term Partnership Ensures 58 Member Districts Continued Access to Award-Winning Digital Content from Discovery Education- Silver Spring, Md. EducationPlus is a non-profit, membership-driven educational service agency serving 58-member school districts in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

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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

Charlotte, NC — Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools (HCS) today announced a new phase in its partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education that is bringing new digital resources to students districtwide. These foundations include academics, social emotional skills, technological competencies, and career awareness.

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9 Web Tools and Apps for Communicating More Effectively with Parents

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Find more tips for engaging parents in my presentation, Engaging Parents with Technology and Social Media. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning , The 30 Goals Challenge , or Learning to Go. Google Apps for Education ( GAFE ) have incredible features to translate and send emails quickly.

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New Jersey’s Plainfield Public School District Forms New Partnership with Discovery Education to Create Digital Learning Environments Districtwide

techlearning

OCTOBER 15, 2018

This new collaboration enables PPSD’s educators to integrate Discovery Education’s Science, Math and Social Studies Techbooks into classroom instruction districtwide, creating dynamic digital learning environments for all students that will prepare them for life beyond the classroom.

Digital Learning

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The Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools Partners with Discovery Education to Accelerate the Creation of Digital Learning Environments

techlearning

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

This new partnership directly supports the Archdiocese of Baltimore Department of Catholic Schools’ efforts to provide all students an academically excellent education that empowers all individuals to reach their fullest potential.

Digital Learning

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Present Engaging Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Discovery Education and select social impact partners are offering engaging, high-quality digital learning resources to students and teachers to support observances of National STEM Day. Discovery Education is the worldwide?edtech?leader Charlotte, NC.— To date, the STEM Careers Coalition has reached more than 5.7

STEM

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8 Exciting International Literacy Day activities for students

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Many students have fallen behind in their education due to the pandemic. For more activities, ideas, and events, check out the #LiteracyDay hashtag on social media and join in on the fun! . It’s a perfect opportunity to spend extra time engaging students and motivating them to elevate their reading and writing skills.

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Filtering Current Events to Promote Safe Digital Learning

Metaverse Education: What’s Next for Virtual Learning?

Trending Sources

3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

10 edtech experts you should follow

Colleges Face Investigations Over Whether Their Use of Social Media Follows Accessibility Regulations

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Social Media

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

How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

Making The Most Of Social Media In The Classroom

Hardin County Schools is Leading Kentucky’s Transition to Dynamic Digital Learning Experiences for Science Instruction Through New Partnership with Discovery Education

North Carolina’s Hoke County Schools Launches New Partnership with Discovery Education to Create Modern and Innovative Learning Environments Supporting Science Instruction

Watch Baby Savvy’s Live Interviews with Educators at #ISTE18

An AI to-do list for educators

My Journey to Becoming a Distance Learning Teacher-Leader

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

Watch Baby Savvy’s Live Interviews with Educators at #ISTE18

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Educators and Students No-Cost Resources Supporting Women’s History Month Celebrations

Boosting Digital Literacies for a Purpose

Back to School! Seven Ways to Communicate with Your Community

Louisiana Public Broadcasting and Discovery Education Renew Long-Term Partnership Serving Educators and Students Statewide

Creating Future Ready Schools and Classrooms

Introducing Verizon Innovative Learning schools Connection

Incredible Giveaways Whether You Are at #ISTE18 or #Notatiste18

Kansas’ Shawnee Mission School District Initiates New Partnership with Discovery Education Supporting Elementary Science Instruction

Alabama’s Huntsville College Preparatory School Selects Discovery Education to Support the Creation of Individualized Academic Experiences for All Students

Arkansas’ Corning School District Enters New Age of Digital Science Instruction Through Partnership with Discovery Education

Virginia’s Chesapeake Public Schools Partners with Discovery Education to Inspire, Engage, and Empower the District’s 16,300 Elementary Students

Student well-being and pedagogy by making learning contextual: Tapping into students’ life experience for learning

Georgia’s Toombs County Schools Launches New Partnership Bringing Award-Winning Digital Resource from Discovery Education to All Students in the 2021-2022 School Year

How esports can help students in the classroom (no, seriously!)

Florida’s Martin County School District Selects Award-Winning Digital Resource from Discovery Education to Educate All Students for Success

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer K-12 Teachers and Families Nationwide Digital Resources to Engage Students in Engineers Week

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

Georgia Public Broadcasting Renews Long-Term Partnership with Discovery Education Creating Digital Learning Environments Statewide

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

Mississippi’s Vicksburg Warren School District and Discovery Education Launch New Partnership

Digital learning futures

EducationPlus Extends Relationship with Discovery Education, Reaffirming 10-Year Commitment to Dynamic Digital Learning Environments

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

9 Web Tools and Apps for Communicating More Effectively with Parents

New Jersey’s Plainfield Public School District Forms New Partnership with Discovery Education to Create Digital Learning Environments Districtwide

The Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools Partners with Discovery Education to Accelerate the Creation of Digital Learning Environments

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Present Engaging Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances

8 Exciting International Literacy Day activities for students

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