16
Oct
Respect Doesn’t Go Viral on Its Own: Teaching Kids Online Politeness in a TikTok World
by Brianna
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If kids aren’t taught politeness at home, TikTok won’t teach it for them. In a digital world where memes spread faster than manners, the question...
16
Oct
Texting with Periods: Punctuation Matters.
by Jane
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Are text messages interpreted differently when they end in a period? How can punctuation help us be better texters? Imagine receiving a text from a...
15
Oct
Careful Where You Click: Rage-Bait Headlines and the Business of Anger
by Mia
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Has a headline ever shocked you so much that you just had to click on it? Learning what rage bait is can help you avoid...
13
Oct
Dialogue to Discord: Social Media Influences Political Conflict
by Sophie
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Why do politics feel so much harsher online? Social media magnifies disagreements, turning ordinary debates into intense digital fights. Political disagreement today is louder and...
11
Oct
Behind the Screens: Bridging the Gap Between Content Creation and Community Connection
by Elise
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Online discourse thrives when we are aware of unique community values and put this knowledge into practice. The linguist Paul Grice is perhaps best known...
13
Oct
The Emotional Power of Social Media Comments
by Sadie
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Research indicates that the positive or negative attitude of a social media comments section can influence your perception of online videos. The internet can be...