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Mindful Social Media Use Can Reduce Negative Impact, Says Research

By Erik Ofgang published 11 March 25

A new study found that refraining from using social media improved the mental health of young adults, but so did reframing their relationship to these apps

Grok: Using The AI Tool To Teach

By Erik Ofgang published 22 January 25

Grok — the AI tool from X and its polarizing owner, Elon Musk — offers similar teaching opportunities as other popular generative AI tools, but also has some unique features and advantages that set it apart.

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How to Use Bluesky

By Michael Millington published 6 January 25

Thinking of migrating to Bluesky? Looking to finally join a social media platform? Here’s what you need to know.

I Tested Social Media Civility Around A Hot Topic And The Results Will Surprise You

By Michael Gaskell published 28 October 24

Can online social media platforms foster meaningful exchanges, not toxic destructiveness?

6 Ways For School Leaders to Address “Whispers”

By Michael Gaskell published 4 October 24

Whispers have the loudest echoes: Stand on the rock, don’t crawl under it

Teaching Digital Citizenship and Literacy to Families and the School Community

By Michael Gaskell published 9 September 24

By prioritizing digital citizenship and literacy, we can prepare our students and their families to navigate the digital world responsibly and safely.