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Implications of Technology – Part 3: Finding Balance
NOTE: This session is one of a three-part series discussing technology and its implications for education and personal wellness. Drawn by ‘likes’, ‘faves’, and ‘follows’ from their online connections, it is all too common for modern learners to be distracted by the lure social media. For ‘fear of missing out’ (FOMO), young people today are …
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Implications of Technology – Part 2: Connected But Alone
NOTE: This session is one of a three-part series discussing the technology and its implications for education and personal wellness. We live and learn in a world that is captivated by social media and overflowing with on-demand content. At the same time, we have ready access to tools that allow us to collaborate in real …
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Implications of Technology – Part 1: The Quest for Attention
Over the past 10 years, the use of smart phones and social media tools has become habitual for learners both young and old. More than ever before, students and teachers are challenged to pay attention to the cues that matter most. Together, let’s discover how devices and applications are designed to hijack our attention. Let’s …