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New Social Media Micro-credentials Support Social Mobility for Adult Learners

Digital Promise

In the quickly shifting workforce, digital skills have become fundamental for social mobility. In 2017, we partnered with Facebook (now Meta) to design four training modules and micro-credentials in social media marketing. The four modules are: Module 1: Social Media Marketing Basics.

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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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Introduce Computational Thinking with the Music Industry

Digital Promise

We’re excited to release two new resources—a short video and a two-page handout—that teachers can use to introduce students to how the music industry is using data and computation. How teachers can use the music industry to engage students with data. One key is to provide a realistic, relevant, and meaningful context.

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How Educators are Using the Exclusive Social Media App Clubhouse

Edsurge

The new social media app Clubhouse is gaining traction across many industries as Influencers, celebrities , and marketing professionals are heading to the app to connect and collaborate. (If Maybe you’ve heard the buzz, maybe you’re on the waitlist, or perhaps you’ve entered a few rooms.

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The 6 C’s of Cybersafety: How to Keep Students Safe Online

EdTech Magazine

Combine that with social media identities, and the digital footprint of today’s students has become almost as important as the real thing. Of course, industry leaders and education leaders are working tirelessly to ensure that all students benefit from…

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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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How eBook Reader Devices are Changing the Publishing Industry

Kitaboo on EdTech

The publishing industry is undergoing a major change as more and more readers prefer eBooks over printed books. How eBook Reader Devices are Impacting the Publishing Industry The rise of eBook reader devices has significantly impacted the publishing industry in various ways. billion by 2027, according to Statista.

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