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Developing SEL Competencies Through Technology

A Principal's Reflections

There are growing concerns about students' mental well-being as well as inter- and intra-personal skills, which have only been magnified by not only the pandemic but also advances in technology as a result of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. So much so that one has to wonder about the overall effect on a social and emotional level.

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As Seattle schools sue social media companies, what’s the legal impact?

eSchool News

A notable new lawsuit against social media industry leaders by the Seattle school district has left legal experts divided on how the case will unfold. Meanwhile, the social media companies named in the lawsuit emphasized their own commitments to teen and child safety. That case, as well as the pending U.S.

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Social Media: Tool for Manufacturing Ourselves and 'Truth'

The 21st Century Principal

What is the real issue with social media? Set aside the fact that entities like Facebook are selling our personal data to the highest bidder. What the real issue is with social media is simple: You can't believe anything you see. It is a media of distortion and propaganda. It creates manufactured persons.

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The Work You Do Has Power

Tom Murray

Advances in technology are disrupting almost every industry, and in almost every country. Take a moment to consider the digital disruption that has already occurred in the following industries (Goodwin, 2015). Alibaba) The most popular media platform creates no content. Facebook) The largest movie house owns no cinemas.

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Boosting Digital Literacies for a Purpose

Digital Promise

Tech Team members learn to navigate livestreams on social media such as FaithLife , for example. To help learners develop these increasingly valuable skills, UAMEZ prepares its members to earn Facebook social media marketing micro-credentials. Stay Up-to-Date with the Latest News in the Adult Learning Field.

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A Sideways Look at the Future of Higher Education

Edsurge

Digital tech has changed other knowledge industries much faster than higher ed, but seismic shifts are still coming to colleges. Once upon a time, the music industry meant gramophones, Victrolas and record players, and large companies called labels controlled what got recorded, the talent that recorded it and the sale of the recordings.

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Why your young students love e-learning

Neo LMS

While it’s hard to know for sure how the schools of the future will look like and function, I think it’s safe to assume education technology will be omnipresent. Education technology already assists teachers create diverse and engaging learning materials and deliver better classes. Well, at least more than it is today.