Category Archives: Fun

Social Media Madness

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Bennett Gross

This past weekend marked the beginning of March Madness, one of the premier sporting events of the year, and perhaps the most visible NCAA event on the calendar. While the first weekend of the event brought memorable moments and bracket … Continue reading →

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Warning: This social media story will tug on your heartstrings

Posted on April 20, 2015 by daniellerochford

A 10 year old girl from Minnesota asked her mother for a “big girl” party this year…meaning she wanted friends to come. Her mom sent invitations to her classmates, and did not receive a single “yes”. 10 year old Mackenzie … Continue reading →

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Mentor or Bully — Who’s Your Coach?

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Seth Rochlin

Is this your image of a coach? Be honest, with March Madness in full swing, while billions of dollars are poured through our economy through a series of college basketball games, there are many that see problems with this infatuation. … Continue reading →

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IFTTT

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Seth Rochlin

If This Then That! Recipes to make the internet work for you! Continue reading →

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How “Real” are your Facebook Friends?

Posted on March 2, 2015 by daniellerochford

Have you ever stopped to think about how real your Facebook friendships are? An article in “The Atlantic” sets out to answer that question. Real life friendships are considered a monumental and transitive event, but Facebook has recreated the experience of … Continue reading →

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Give Snapchat a Second Chance

Posted on January 26, 2015 by daniellerochford

I know that Snapchat has the reputation of serving as a means for teenagers to send inappropriate pictures without consequences. It was no surprise to me that during our first class, many people rolled their eyes when it was mentioned. … Continue reading →

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I Heart Emoji

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Steve Larzelere

As a parent of a tween with her first 📱, I was 😟 that too much texting would become problematic. I was also 😰 that cyber bullies or worse, 👦👦👦 might invade my little 👧’s life. So naturally, the only … Continue reading →

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Google Glass Improving Live Event Experience

Posted on March 27, 2014 by alyssagr

During tonight’s highly anticipated NBA matchup between the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers, the two best teams in the Eastern Conference, Pacers Sports & Entertainment introduced Google Glass as a new element of the in-game experience. The wearable technology enables fans at Bankers … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 24, 2014 by thedigitalclassroom

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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Frito-Lay Company says “Do us a Flavor”

Posted on February 21, 2014 by thedigitalclassroom

Relating to what we spoke about in class last week and the social media efforts of Coco- Cola Journey, I found another interesting campaign from the Frito Lay Corporation named “Do us a Flavor.”   Frito Lay partnered up with Facebook … Continue reading →

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