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Women's Educational Equity Takes On Technology

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Benjamin said she wants students and educators to question and critique technology and to be creative when thinking of solutions. They found a sharp increase not only in social media usage but its negative impacts on the way girls viewed themselves and each other. We’re living inside someone else’s imagination.”

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Finding kindness and community on social media

Student Minds

Madeleine explores how social media can be used for good, and what positive impacts it can bring to mental health. I first downloaded the app and others (like Facebook) when I was finishing up school, and so I missed the influence of social media while I was growing up.

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Some Universities Are Blocking TikTok on School Devices and Networks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Some universities are scrutinizing or blocking usage of the social media platform TikTok on school devices and networks amid cybersecurity concerns surrounding the video-sharing app and its parent company, ByteDance. But it's not a 100% solution because users (students, faculty, staff, other employees, visitors, etc.)

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Nearly 50 University of Massachusetts Amherst Students Hospitalized After Trending Drinking Challenge

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Nearly 50 students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst were hospitalized this past weekend after engaging in a drinking challenge popular on social media platform TikTok, CBS News reported. During their annual “Blarney Blowout,” an unsanctioned event related to St. The trend has gotten more than 80 million views on TikTok.

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The Art of Diplomacy

Steve Keating

Instead of blaming or criticizing others, focus on solving problems and finding solutions. Offer solutions. Many of you know I’m very active on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. This demonstrates your willingness to listen and collaborate. Avoid blame and criticism. Consider timing and context.

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Engaging Media

The Advisor That Cares

Engaging media is one thing that we can employ to ensure that our message reaches those who can contribute. Speakers Mathew Luhn and Nancy Duarte discuss how effectively using media through storytelling can draw the audience into your message (Marwick Marketing, 2017; TEDx Talks, 2010). Build: Middle : Solution. 2017, May 30).

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3 Ways Private Schools Can Adapt to Changes in Education

School & Student Services by Community Brands

The interest is there, and independent and private schools can leverage that interest by shifting communication tactics to meet the needs of today’s parents; more parents today are researching their options online, including on social media, for private schools.