Alex Wharton
@whartonag
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Christian. English Teacher. Keynote Speaker. Resource Writer. Literary Critic. Educational Leader. Media Literacy.
Gunnedah, NSW
Joined May 2023
Roblox set to start checking people’s ages. But it will need to do more to keep kids safe
theconversation.com
It comes at a time when the online gaming giant faces several lawsuits and growing calls to be included in Australia’s social media ban.
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We teach young people to write. In the age of AI, we must teach them how to see https://t.co/3kasQYl1sK via @ConversationEDU
theconversation.com
Generative AI changes how we see – and how we decide what’s real.
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George Orwell's Animal Farm gets AI makeover as students learn about online influence
abc.net.au
George Orwell's Animal Farm is being used to help high schoolers identify how AI can be used to influence opinion, build power and shape narratives.
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"Wait... What?" Media Literacy Week highlights growing concern over AI-driven misinformation
newswire.ca
/CNW/ - Deepfakes and other AI-generated misinformation are becoming impossible to avoid online--according to a recent report, two-thirds of Canadians were...
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As social media age restrictions spread, is the internet entering its Victorian era?
theconversation.com
Social media bans suggest a resurgence of conservative values in our digital lives. But at what cost to young people’s autonomy, creativity and expression?
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AI ‘workslop’ is creating unnecessary extra work. Here’s how we can stop it
theconversation.com
When applied to the right tasks, with appropriate human oversight, AI can enhance performance. Here are three simple steps to get the most out of the technology.
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9 ways to help your brain and boost your memory during exam season
theconversation.com
Your memory during exams isn’t just related to how much you study. It is also about how your brain functions under pressure.
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You’re likely not as immune to scams as you think – here’s why
theconversation.com
All of us are vulnerable to scams – it’s rooted in who we are as human beings. Recognising this is the first step to protecting ourselves.
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We often see lists of ‘top’ schools. But what makes a good school for your child?
theconversation.com
League tables make good headlines and spark debate. But they should not be the guide for choosing schools.
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‘Only if we help shall all be saved’: Jane Goodall showed we can all be part of the solution
theconversation.com
Jane Goodall showed tremendous courage in charting her own course as a pioneering researcher – and working to spread hope wherever she went.
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Four Conversations Parents Should Have With Their Kids About Digital Devices https://t.co/ilQkTZHbYZ via @FOTF_Australia
families.org.au
Jennifer’s son met a new friend while playing a video game on Xbox Live. I’m using the word met loosely because they didn’t meet face to face but in a virtual world, like millions of young people do...
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How safe is your face? The pros and cons of having facial recognition everywhere
theconversation.com
Before you scan your face, you might want to think twice about the risks.
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Slow Down to Create Margin for Family Time https://t.co/eozcXkMBli via @FOTF_Australia
families.org.au
Simple ways to create family time. Find how to intentionally create margin for a stronger family bond and connection.
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To save in-person lectures, unis need to provide lessons worth showing up for
theconversation.com
In-person lectures have been a staple of university learning for centuries. But they are going out of style in an age of TED Talks and Tiktoks.
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The disappearing line between style and surveillance
safeonsocial.com
Two decades ago, a Harvard sophomore stitched together a cruel little website. It raided student directories without permission, ripped women’s faces out of context, and fed them to an audience...
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Do TikTok ‘anti-inflammatory diets’ really work? https://t.co/yz3vWzbigD
#medialiteracy
theconversation.com
Influencers claim you’ll lose weight, banish bloating and transform your health. Here’s what the science says.
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The ‘anxiety economy’ is booming. But should companies be profiting from our fears?
theconversation.com
We are living in a world where our unease, vigilance, and even our guilt is being used for corporate profit.
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Details on how Australia’s social media ban for under-16s will work are finally becoming clear
theconversation.com
New guidance for tech companies outlines how the government expects them to keep young people off their services.
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