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Week 17-Is Learning Old School?

Kids find some of these 5-minute clips more informative than their textbooks. Some kids have even been found to be online teaching themselves subjects unavailable at school.

But the question has to be, are YouTube Videos a reliable form of education? Is the content verified? Is it valid? How do you know the good ones from the bad ones?

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Week 13 – Don’t be a Fan, just like it !

Facebook constantly evolves to adapt to changing trends and user behavior. With over 2 billion monthly active users, it faces pressure to improve user experience, generate more revenue, address issues like misinformation and privacy, and prevent abuse. To keep users engaged, Facebook introduced new features like Stories, Live Videos and Messenger Rooms, and invests in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality technologies. Facebook aims to remain a relevant, useful, and profitable platform for users and advertisers, which requires constant experimentation and adaptation to changing markets and user preferences.

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Week 12 – The demise of Kelowna.com

User-generated content is on the rise thanks to social media platforms, giving individuals the power to create and share their own stories and experiences. This shift has resulted in a more democratic landscape where traditional gatekeepers have less control over what is seen or heard. However, it has also presented challenges in quality control, authenticity, and credibility. This trend reflects a societal shift towards participatory culture, where individuals want an active role in shaping their own identities.

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