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Un-Ticking the Clock: How the TikTok Ban Shook the Social Media World

January

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  • Angie MarCo
  • January 19, 2025
  • Social Media Practices

Un-Ticking the Clock: How the TikTok Ban Shook the Social Media World

Once upon a time, in the wild world of social media, there was a digital dance floor where teens and adults alike could show off their best moves, lip-sync their favorite songs, and participate in challenges that ranged from the bizarre to the hilarious. This magical place was called TikTok. But then, in a plot twist that could rival any viral dance trend, the United States decided to hit the pause button. Yep, folks, I'm talking about the TikTok ban.

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The Internet for Beginners: Chapter 10: Cloud Storage – Your Virtual Attic

January

12
  • Angie MarCo
  • January 12, 2025
  • Online Literacy and Education

Cloud Storage: Your Virtual Attic

Imagine you're a squirrel, and you love collecting acorns. You used to bury them all over the park, but then you'd forget where half of them were. Along comes cloud storage, the magical tree where you can stash all your acorns safely and access them anytime, from anywhere. Welcome to the whimsical world of cloud storage!

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The Internet for Beginners: Chapter 9: Streaming Services – The Internet's Entertainment Hub

January

12
  • Angie MarCo
  • January 12, 2025
  • Online Literacy and Education

Streaming Services: The Internet's Entertainment Hub

Imagine you're in the mood for a movie night. You used to rummage through your stack of DVDs or—gasp!—head to the video rental store. But those days are gone, my friend. Welcome to the futuristic, couch-friendly world of streaming services, where entertainment comes to you faster than you can say "buffering."

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The Internet for Beginners: Chapter 8: Internet Safety – Avoiding the Digital Bumps and Potholes

January

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  • Angie MarCo
  • January 12, 2025
  • Online Literacy and Education

Internet Safety - Avoiding the Digital Bumps and Potholes

Imagine you're a squirrel, and you love collecting acorns. You used to bury them all over the park, but then you'd forget where half of them were. Along comes cloud storage, the magical tree where you can stash all your acorns safely and access them anytime, from anywhere. Welcome to the whimsical world of cloud storage!

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The Internet for Beginners: Chapter 7: Online Shopping – The Internet's Mall

January

12
  • Angie MarCo
  • January 12, 2025
  • Online Literacy and Education

Online Shopping: The Internet's Mall

Remember the days when shopping meant going to a store, pushing a cart, and standing in line? Well, those days are fading fast. Welcome to the world of online shopping, where you can buy anything from socks to sofas without even putting on pants!

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The Internet for Beginners: Chapter 6: Email – The Internet's Postal Service

January

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  • Angie MarCo
  • January 12, 2025
  • Online Literacy and Education

Email: The Internet's Postal Service

Picture this: It's the Stone Age, and Fred Flintstone wants to send a message to his friend Barney. He writes it on a piece of rock and throws it across the village. Fast forward to today, and we've swapped rocks for bits and bytes. Welcome to the quirky and wonderful world of email!

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