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Update your approach to teach online content evaluation

Posted on April 17, 2018 by admin

The educational researchers have discovered “fake news” and are beginning to investigate just how easily students are misled by online content. A friend of ours in presenting as part of an AERA session on this issue and shared access to … Continue reading →

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A good idea

Posted on April 11, 2018 by admin

I just read an interesting post from 9to5 Mac that offered a perspective on a topic of personal interest that I had not considered. The post notes that Apple has purchased Texture – a service that allows users unlimited access … Continue reading →

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Social media and politics cannot be separated

Posted on April 9, 2018 by admin

I have another “thought leader” recommendation. Triangulation (one of the This Week in Tech podcasts) offers interviews with technology steeped individuals from different fields. This post’s recommendation is John Battelle – technology journalist probably best known as one of the … Continue reading →

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RSS undead

Posted on April 9, 2018 by admin

“… anyone weary of black-box algorithms controlling what you see online at least has a respite, one that’s been there all along but has often gone ignored. Tired of Twitter? Facebook fatigued? It’s time to head back to RSS.” Although … Continue reading →

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Facebook is trying

Posted on April 8, 2018 by admin

Facebook is trying to assist individuals interested in the background of news stories they might encounter in their stream. This is part of their effort to combat “fake news” which should more likely be described as an effort to improve … Continue reading →

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1.1.1.1

Posted on April 7, 2018 by admin

The concern with the collection of personal data has focused on Facebook and Google. Your ISP is a greater danger as your ISP knows every site you visit. Cloudflare has a way to address this issue. Cloudflare takes advantage of … Continue reading →

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