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Leong Hiew

Moving Beyond the ‘Like’: How to Build Deeper Connections Online

In a world full of scrolling, liking, and swiping, it’s easy to forget that there’s more to online interaction than instant clicks or emoji reactions. If you’re longing for conversations and connections that go beyond the superficial, you will have to mix your interactions a bit more. Below are some tips on how to create meaningful, lasting relationships in the digital space.

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January 4, 2025 No Comments
Mental Health
Leong Hiew

Balancing Emotions in Social Media: How to Spot Healthy vs. Unhealthy Triggers

Scrolling through social media can sometimes feel like riding an emotional rollercoaster. One moment, you’re heartwarmed by an inspiring video, and the next, you’re anxious or upset after stumbling on a shocking clip. Emotional triggers, created by music, visuals, or editing, can be used ethically or manipulatively. Below is a quick guide on spotting the difference and protecting your mental well-being online.

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January 3, 2025 No Comments
Community
Leong Hiew

Why Build Online Communities in a Fragmented World

In a world often driven by overconsumption and disconnected social structures, building strong communities is more important than ever—both on- and offline. This post explores why human tendencies toward excess demand collective checks, how shared norms and mutual accountability can serve as a powerful antidote, and why the education sector is uniquely positioned to foster the cooperative values needed to shape a more sustainable future.

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December 27, 2024 No Comments
Education
Leong Hiew

Advocating for Change through Social Media without the Hate

Social media gives us the power to advocate for change at a massive scale. Walking the fine line between holding someone accountable for their actions and fueling hatred is a nuanced task—one that requires thoughtful communication, empathy, and a clear sense of purpose.

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December 2, 2024 No Comments
Education
Leong Hiew

How to Tell if Someone is Manipulating Your Outrage to Get Attention Online

How do you know if the outrage you’re feeling is genuine or being deliberately manipulated?
In today’s digital landscape, outrage has become an incredibly effective tool for grabbing attention. Public figures and content creators often tap into this emotional response to generate a response, and get views, shares, and engagement.

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November 22, 2024 No Comments
Education
Leong Hiew

Media Creation Techniques for Positivity

While negativity often grabs attention, positivity has the power to hold it for the long term. Uplifting content resonates on a deeper level, creating emotional connections that audiences remember and value. It also fosters trust and loyalty, qualities that are increasingly rare in a negative-media-saturated world.

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November 21, 2024 No Comments
Education
Megan Hartz

21st Century Skills – Resources for Educators

Organizations Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) Australia’s central independent source on Australian curriculum and assessment.  It provides the curriculum framework for education.  Its

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June 16, 2023 No Comments
Research
Jason Rosenberg

Child Safety Frameworks

Overview This could arguably be the shortest report I’ve produced for this organization yet. If the question we are asking is if there are meaningful

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December 2, 2022 No Comments
Personal Development
Jason Rosenberg

Theories of Human Flourishing

Overview             An old truism about political and legal philosophy is that every such theory rests on a theory of human nature. If you plan

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May 28, 2022 No Comments