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Are We Cooked? How Social Media Shapes Language | Adam Aleksic | TED

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Gen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast?

MP Proposes Smartphone Ban For Schools

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The official proposal, called a private members' bill, also recommends that social media platforms change the way they work for children.

The Science of Going Viral

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When we say a meme goes “viral,” we aren't actually saying it's making people sick. But the math behind a meme’s spread suggests it's actually a pretty spot-on analogy.

Computer Skills For Teens: Cyberbullying

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Learn a little about how to keep online bullies from ruining your time on the internet.

Computer Skills For Teens: Social Media Etiquette

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Without our usual visual cues, online interactions can sometimes lead to serious miscommunications. Learn a few tips to avoid this.

Rescuing Indigenous Knowledge In The Andes To Restore Ecosystems

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Constantino Aucca Chutas has pioneered a community reforestation model driven by local and Indigenous communities, which has led to three million trees being planted in Peru.

Fact Versus Fake

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How can you tell if what you see online is real or not?

The Importance Of Dog Socialization

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An overprotective dog named Wally has been biting one of the members of his household and has been guarding the family's baby.

Why Trees Are Out to Get You

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Huge thanks to all the YouTubers who organized this.

My Video Went Viral. Here's Why

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My hypothesis is that the algorithm, rather than viewer preference, drives views on the site. As the algorithm shifts, various YouTubers experience burnout (as what used to work no longer works) and right now click-through rate is the key metric.

People are Manipulating You on Facebook

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Thank you Facebook for being so open to this discussion.

Twitter Platform Manipulation

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2nd video in a 3 part series on Social Media Manipulation

Manipulating the YouTube Algorithm

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My first video of a 3 part series on "coordinated inauthentic behavior". Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this series.

Eight Smart Ways to Use Social Media in Universities

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It is easy to dismiss apps such as Snapchat and Instagram as mere distractions, but they can work wonders for learning and teaching. So what apps could you be using to lighten your load and liven up your teaching?

Blogging With Students In 5 Simple Steps

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There is increased engagement by sharing with an authentic audience. Blogging encourages reflection, collaboration and communication. Follow the steps provided to start blogging with your class.

12 Ways Teachers are Using Social Media in the Classroom

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Is social media relevant? There is a myth about social media in the classroom that if you use students will be Tweeting or Snapchatting while you are trying to teach.