Author Archives: thedigitalclassroom

About thedigitalclassroom

My name is Joseph Lavin and this site is dedicated to exploring the innovation of the digital classroom.

Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg: Silicon Valley Pioneers

Posted on April 21, 2014

I finally had a chance to sit down and watch the film Jobs based on the life story of innovator, rebel, and Apple Computers founder Steve Jobs and I was inspired by it immensely.  Every once in a while a … Continue reading →

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Could You Develop The Next Big App?

Posted on April 10, 2014

I recently had some ideas for some really cool apps, whether they actually become a reality or not that’s a different story, but it did get me thinking about how one makes their awesome idea into a success.  I found … Continue reading →

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MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE…..

Posted on April 3, 2014

I read an article entitled 8 Ways to Get Your Posts Seen More on Facebook by Victor Luckerson of time.com and I thought it related very well to our final projects and social media campaigns.  As business moves more and more … Continue reading →

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Science Fact, Not Fiction

Posted on March 28, 2014

Feeding off of a recent post about Facebook purchasing Oculus VR, I thought to myself wow, Oculus VR really reminds me of something straight out of the Science Fiction films, I love so much.    I did a quick search and … Continue reading →

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Don’t You Forget About Me, Social Media Has Not.

Posted on March 24, 2014

My day started just like any ordinary 29 year olds, shower, breakfast, coffee and my daily Facebook fix.   During my scroll through the home page loaded with baby pictures, Buzzfeed Lists, and the endless post from the drama kings and … Continue reading →

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St. Patty’s Day Parade Creates Social Media Stir

Posted on March 18, 2014

St Patrick’s Parade controversy has taken over social media.  3 beer companies are pulling their sponsorships as a reaction to a ban of gay, lesbian, and transgendered groups from marching in the annual celebration.  According to Blake Ellis of cnnmoney.com, A … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Children

Posted on March 11, 2014

It was two years ago when the message of The Invisible Children took the social media by storm.  I remember watching the video posted by Jason Russell and his non-profit organization and how shocked and hurt I was, and how … Continue reading →

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