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Ira Miller

Tools for Designers and Instructors - 3 views

www.altec.org/index.php

Educational Tools

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  • Ira Miller on 02 Feb 10
     
    This site contains information related to tools used in Education and Technology
agilin

Rethinking Your Online Classroom with Connectivism - 8 views

facultyecommons.com/ne-classroom-with-connectivism

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  • courtneylarue11 on 09 Jun 16
     
    This post explains very clearly what the purpose of connectivism is and why it is critical to student learning. It explains 6 things educators should do with their students and how to encourage them to explore and connect with ideas. At the end it provides a few examples of tools readily available to use in connecting people and technology.
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  • jaelorduy on 10 Jun 16
     
    This is great, Courtney. I hadn't seen these 6 pieces before or had noticed them in previous research. It explains the theory nicely at the end of the first sections by saying that "knowledge does not exist in the heads of learners or instructors but through the variety of connections established amongst students, instructors and technologies." I think that this concept deserves more thought and analysis. Are moving away from knowledge contained within our minds in favor of connectedness and what effect will this have on our collective consciousness concerning history and an awareness of the past.
  • Ryan Olynyk on 11 Jun 16
     
    Courtney, the more I look at Connectivism, the more I think it is learning of the 21st Century. Everyday in class I notice the connections students make - whether it is the Internet, collaboration from other teachers or parents or social media. There is so much knowledge out there to find. Now it is up to us teachers to help the kids find it. I feel less intimidated by not knowing everything. Let the universe help in our knowledge.
  • Jasmine Quezada on 01 Sep 16
     
    What a great resource! Thanks for sharing @courtneylarue11. As you mentioned the "6 skills for connectivist pedagogs" is extremely valuable. I like reading all the reasons why this is needed NOW, because I whole heartedly agree but I can't wait until we get to the HOW this can happen in ALL classrooms.
  • agilin on 05 Sep 16
     
    This article states the knowledge exists "through the variety of connections established amongst students, instructors, and technologies." It gives 6 skills that connectivist educators need and examples of networks and tools.
  • Jessica Gake on 05 Sep 16
     
    Great article! I have been very intrigued about connectivism since I heard about it in my learning theories class. This article gives good reasoning behind connectivism as well as a few ideas for how to incorporate it.
Jenni Borg

MODULE 6 Assignment: Research Ways Schools Are Using Social Networking for Teaching and... - 2 views

MODULE 6 Assignment: Research Ways Schools Are Using Social Networking for Teaching and Learning 1. (2009). Facebook classroom management & projects with student cell phones. From Toy to Tools. Ret...

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started by Jenni Borg on 15 Jul 13 no follow-up yet
agilin

Building a Personal Learning Network Will Make You a Better Teacher - 7 views

teaching.about.com/...Personal-Learning-Network.htm

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shared by agilin on 07 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • Kim Hefty on 07 Sep 14
     
    I chose a definition site as my final resource. I think it is important that we are able to clearly and succinctly define what we are exploring. According to this site, "A personal learning network, also referred to as a PLN, is a powerful professional development tool that allows teachers and administrators to connect with other teachers and administrators across the country. These connections are typically made through social media outlets including Google+, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, etc."
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  • alexisseidl on 07 Sep 14
     
    I think this is an excellent resource for Personal Learning Network. I agree that we need to know exactly what we are exploring. Often times there is so much information out there, that it is hard to process it all. By knowing the definition and knowing what we are looking for it is easy to focus in and find the best information. I think this is a clear definition and I have added it to my library as a resource for future use.
  • techteachmatt on 08 Sep 14
     
    Thanks for sharing...Yes, understanding the similarities of PLN's, CoP's, and Connectivism and differences are key. This article points out that PLN's tend to be more like social media sites: Linkedin, Facebook, etc to collaborate and share.
  • thwilliams on 02 Sep 15
     
    This article takes the readers through the definition of PLN and describes how social media is a major proponent of creating a PLN. The article also connects to other "how to" tools for PLNs and professional development.
  • meganapgar on 07 Jun 16
     
    A personal learning network is a way for teachers to connect with other educators through social media to exchange ideas for growth and improvement.
  • meganapgar on 07 Jun 16
     
    Describes the powerfulness of a personal learning network, its benefits, and how to get the most out of being a part of one.
  • courtneylarue11 on 09 Jun 16
     
    I like the quote "you get out what you put in" it describes the relationships in a PLN perfectly. This post gives many good examples of PLNs that I'm sure many people don't even realize are PLNs. Many teachers like to use Pinterest for lesson plan ideas or decorating their classroom, and what they don't realize is they are working with other people to gain this information. I think I'm a better educator because I am an active user of PLNs and I try to contribute as much as I use others ideas.
  • agilin on 05 Sep 16
     
    This article discusses how developing a PNL will make you a better teacher by challenging you to change the way we think about our classroom. PNLs are great because they save time and allow for quick and easy communication in various formats. Educators get to decide which areas they are interested in developing a PNL. I love that this article states that you will get out of it what you put in.
Patricia Smeyers

Apple - Education - iPod touch and iPhone enable on-the-go learning - 1 views

www.apple.com/...ipodtouch-iphone

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shared by Patricia Smeyers on 29 Apr 10 - Cached
  • Patricia Smeyers on 29 Apr 10
     
    I just recieved this in my inbox today.  This would have been helpful for the extra credit this week.  IThe website is a great tool for educators looking to integrate iPod touch into their classrooms.
devivost

infed.org | Jean Lave, Etienne Wenger and communities of practice - 9 views

infed.org/...er-and-communities-of-practice

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  • Dana Daines-Smith on 20 Jun 13
     
    Communities of Practice are becoming an important focus in organiation development because of the learning and collaboratiave aspects of CoP. Theory and practice of CoP's are reviewed. The model of situated learning is reflected upon as CoP's are viewed as a process of engagement.
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  • Forrest Doud on 07 Sep 13
     
    This is a resource on communities of practice and their positive impact on organizational development and group work. It highlights the work of Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger. It breaks down the 3 elements that differentiate a community of practice from other groups/communities and how knowledge is generated in a community. Situated learning is the model of learning that is explained as taking place in these communities of practice.
  • Sarah Baughman on 04 Sep 14
     
    This article gives a short history of Communities of Practice and goes on to explain what they are. It is easy to read and understand as It explains what CoP are and what they are not.
  • Cheronne Edwards on 05 Sep 14
     
    Detailed article that describes the communities of practice philosophy that Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger developed the in the late 80's that proposes learning comes from the social interactions in our daily lives. The article further explains how the interactions with various groups causes the learning, whether it is as a core member or a bystander.
  • siss1382 on 07 Sep 14
     
    I really liked this article because as an educator it spoke to what I believe in. Learning does not only take place in the educational setting of a school, but it also takes place outside of that environment. Learning is social, it's physical, it's interactive, it's communicating. There are so many different ways to learn and therefore people never stop learning. It states that communities of practice are all around us and most of the time we are involved in many of those groups at the same time.
  • Jennifer Frost on 29 Jun 15
     
    Lave and Wenger discuss communities of practice covering many topics such as the characteristics and the relationships. EDTECH543 Communities of Practice
  • Elizabeth Wood on 05 Jul 15
     
    This article discusses Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger, who proposed that "learning involved a process of engagement in a 'community of practice'." They discuss the idea of learning as being a social experience rather than an individual one, and that people are typically involved in a number of communities of practice. The characteristics of communities of practice are described, as well as situated learning.
  • Kelsey Ramirez on 02 Sep 15
     
    This article clearly articulates what communities of practice are, examples of each (which I find the most interesting as it makes a very clear connection to what we know), and three main components. The three distinguishable ideas show how communities of practice are different than random groups. I like their ideas of these groups occurring over time around things thst matter to people. #EDTECH543
  • cassiefaught on 03 Sep 15
     
    This source discusses communities of practice and how they can be either formal or informal. Members of a community of practice are in an organized group centered around a shared idea. Communities of practice allow connectivity because learners make connections with each other as resources to acquire knowledge when needed.
  • Dalia Allencherry on 03 Sep 15
     
    I learned about different definitions or explanations of communities of practice and how the learning happens by means of communities of practice is connected to situated learning. I also learned about different characteristics of communities of practice and how these characteristics are interconnected. I learned in detail about how the concept of communities of practice is aligned with the concept of situated learning. I enjoyed reading the examples and learning how communities of practices change over time.
  • Kelly Kenney on 03 Sep 15
     
    In CoPs, connections are being made. Everyone is working together to get everything that they need. I think that the main focus of this descibres the aspects of collaboration and why it is so important with CoPs. CoPs is related to situated learning and that is something new that I learned.
  • Innovative Educator on 05 Sep 15
     
    "Communities of practice are formed by people who engage in a process of collective learning" A COP is joining in mutual activities.
  • Katie Swanson Sathre on 13 Jun 16
     
    3 crucial elements that make a COP: Domain, Community, and Practice. A domain is a common interest among members. A community means that members engage in activities and discussions and share information to help one another. Members practice by sharing tools and resources.is something that individuals do.
  • alannashaw on 29 Aug 16
     
    Excellent article that explains the characteristics of CoPs and how CoPs can be used in many aspects of life (both personally and professionally). This is the first article I have found that references "situational learning" as part of CoPs. The idea that learning is a social process and that we learn more from collaboration than we do independently seems to support the use and development of CoPs. Lave and Wegner illustrate that theory in the article by using examples from real-life situations.
  • Ariana Pyburn on 08 Jun 17
     
    This article really talks about the details of CoPs without going into the how-tos that many others do. I appreciate how foundational it starts- even pointing out that learning was initially thought of as an individual activity and how that has evolved. Situated learning is discussed as it is beneficial for learners to not just learn by hearing or doing, but by learning to talk about what they are doing.
  • kaydentague on 11 Jun 17
     
    Ariana, I loved how this article provided such great information and details.I also appreciate knowing the background of where foundations start. Thanks for the share!
  • Tiffany Kannengieszer on 28 Aug 17
     
    This article gives a very detailed explanation of communities of practice. The author traces the term to its origins to Lave and Wenger. Definitions of the characteristics of communities of practice are defined. Both Lave and Wenger claim that learning requires communities of practice which create authenticity beyond models to be applied to real situations
  • teachingjake503 on 01 Sep 17
     
    This is an article that dives deeper into the theory and practice of communities of practice. The article hits the main components of domain, community, and practice but dives deeper into the thinking of the researchers Lave and Wenger. I appreciated how the article dives deeper into the process of these communities and how many of us join COPs as periphery learners and then as we gain competence through out interactions with the COP we move to full participation. The cornerstone of the theory being that learning not is solely acquisitional but rather a process of social participation. There are extended quotes from the researchers that provide a deeper context to their theory and more is discussed about the processes of their research.
  • devivost on 11 Jun 18
     
    This article provides a great overview of the writings of Wenger and Lave on communities of practice. Their basic points are that we are all involved in communities of practice and they are valuable tools to become better educators. They also explain how our learning never ends as education continues to change. We constantly need to adapt and change our methods to fit our learners.
sfledderjohann

elearn Magazine: How important is Twitter in your Personal Learning Network? - 6 views

elearnmag.acm.org/archive.cfm

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shared by sfledderjohann on 08 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • bluejayteacher on 08 Sep 14
     
    Focusing on the use of Twitter in a PLN, a study was conducted involving seven educators. The results were encouraging as Twitter provided an excellent medium for personalizing their PLN and having immediate access. Although much of the article goes on to explain how Twitter works in a roundabout way, it does explain the merits of open and public forums for collaboration and discussion.
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  • Ryan Olynyk on 10 Jun 16
     
    This article discusses the growing interest in Personal Learning Networks (PLN) and Twitter among educators. This study interviews seven educators about their experiences using Twitter within a PLN to try to understand if Twitter played a unique and specific role in learning. Four distinct outcomes were: 1. Twitter allows participants to engage in instantaneous conversations with their PLN. 2. Twitter provides a way for participants to access the collective knowledge of their PLN. 3. Twitter helped grow the size of the PLN. 4. Twitter can be used as a motivator.
  • Kim Davis on 11 Jun 16
     
    This article includes information on a research study, about using Twitter within a PLN. Its result mentions specific advantages such as allowing participants to engage in instantaneous conversation and access collective knowledge.
  • J Matibag on 13 Jun 16
     
    After reading the article and other comments, I think Ryan Olynyk's summary outlines the main ideas well.
  • Kjersti Withers on 14 Jun 16
     
    This article explains several ways in which Twitter can enhance your PLN. It can allow you to share resources, receive resources, and crowdsource ideas. Using hashtags, users can explore topics that interest them and meet potential new members of the PLN. Retweets are another effective way to meet potential PLN members.
  • Ben Killam on 02 Sep 16
     
    The article looks at the impact Twitter plays on PLNs. The research shows Twitter is a valuable tool to connect with people around the world and easily share ideas. The openness of Twitter can create large PLNs and impact more members.
  • Terrence Shaneyfelt on 02 Sep 16
     
    For me its very important. I use it and Diigo groups the most as online PLN tools.
  • anonymous on 04 Sep 16
     
    The article clearly shows the benefits of integrating twitter into your personal learning network. The article makes me reflect on my own social media presence where I need to transition from a lurker to an active member in order to build and sustain my PLN.
  • froggy_carma on 05 Sep 16
     
    This article must have been for me since this is my first time on twitter. The information in this article leads me to think that you don't have to have twitter to have an PLN but it is easier when you do. It allows for fast and concise communication with your PLN.
  • sfledderjohann on 12 Jun 17
     
    This article covers a small scale research project done to see how important the use of Twitter was within a personal learning network. It was interesting to see how impactful Twitter could be within a PLN.
  • joannalieberman on 12 Jun 17
     
    I love how this article validates the effectiveness of Twitter in the building of one's PLN. I have engaged in numerous Twitter chats with like-minded educators and found great benefit in building my PLN. Thanks for linking a great article!
juliahill

Microsoft Educator Community - 0 views

education.microsoft.com

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shared by juliahill on 18 Jun 16 - No Cached
  • juliahill on 18 Jun 16
     
    Welcome Educator! Connect and collaborate around the world and gain easy access to lessons created by educators for educators.
cbjohnsrud

Education World: Build Your Personal Learning Network - 2 views

www.educationworld.com/...guhlin004.shtml

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shared by cbjohnsrud on 07 Sep 14 - Cached
  • onsider that our understanding of learning is changing. We need to think of learning as an experience that happens when we connect with others.
  • Whenever there is contact with other educators, there is hope. That's the power of communications. I
  • Blog what you learn, what you do. Soon, you'll realize you know -- and as importantly, discover more -- about what is in your head than you think
  • Kim Hefty on 07 Sep 14
     
    The author, a chief technology officer (CTO), does an excellent job outlining how to develop your own PLN. He challenges the reader to use Twitter, Diigo, Google+, and blog. The is an excellent beginners resource!
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  • bluejayteacher on 08 Sep 14
     
    I agree with the beginner's resource comment, as everything on the site is simply reinforcing concepts and tools that are used in nearly all MET courses. In regards to Diigo, I'm still not completely convinced, but I assume I will come around by the end of this course.
  • jody lazarski on 09 Sep 14
     
    I love that we are doing what he references in this class. And I have to admit, I have my share of resources, but connecting with others was never my thing. I like to research, save websites, share my curriculum with others, but never really thought to surround myself online with "co-workers." Why? Because I see them all day, and we barely even talk at work. We have meetings and still barely get to talk, and then if you see a co-worker in the lounge, the last thing you want to talk about is work! So, creating the online community and the PLN, really benefits you because it's work, but it's outside of the workplace. I am so thankful this class is forcing me to work on developing my PLN. Thanks for sharing the resources that article speaks to!
  • karencameron on 09 Sep 14
     
    I like this a lot. As Jody stated above, I never really thought of connecting with others and considering them colleagues. I was more focused on just listening to their ideas and making them my own, rather than sharing collectively.
  • cbjohnsrud on 04 Jul 15
     
    This article, while simple, points out some profound "a-ha's" about power of online personal learning networks. Online PLNs allow educators to engage in the flow of conversations without necessarily being to tied to a time and/or place. As the author points out, some of the biggest changes occur in educators when they begin to share what they know on a PLN. By sharing one's thoughts, an individual can reach a deeper understanding of his or her own understanding.
Chris Pontillo

146 Educational Games for Kids « - 1 views

mrnussbaum.com/educational-games-for-kids

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  • Chris Pontillo on 12 Sep 15
     
    Here is another site with educational games. This one is organized by content, but it also is broken up by grade-level. There are also some language learning websites listed.
shannahollich

Technology use in Physical Education and Health Education by ralph marlon saravillo on Prezi - 0 views

prezi.com/...education-and-health-education

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  • shannahollich on 08 Nov 18
     
    A Prezi by Ralph Marlon Saravello that describes why technology use in physical and health education is important and how it can be integrated.
Allison Hall

5 Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) for Educators - 2 views

This is a perfect article for Twitter. It gives a brief yet valuable list and synopsis of tools for educators. Thank you for sharing!

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started by katelyngriffin on 09 Jun 17 1 follow-up, last by Allison Hall on 10 Jun 17
Reid McLain

How The Best Web Tools Fit Into Bloom's Digital Taxonomy - 0 views

www.edudemic.com/...-tools-blooms-digital-taxonomy

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shared by Reid McLain on 04 Jul 13 - No Cached
  • Reid McLain on 04 Jul 13
     
    From the intro "There are some very popular tools and apps out there. We showcase a boatload of them here on Edudemic. But there's been a growing trend of figuring out how to actually integrate all these together and how to effectively use the best web tools to enhance learning in the classroom."
jaelorduy

What is a Community of Practice? - 7 views

www.youtube.com/watch

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shared by jaelorduy on 23 Jun 14 - No Cached
  • Melinda Mott on 23 Jun 14
     
    I am very pleased with this video. It's an interview with Etienne Wenger and he explains, in his own terms, his research and definition of the Community of Practice.
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  • andrewmacrae on 03 Sep 14
     
    Wegner talking about CoP. Again, although it is a short summary overview, it makes several key points which help my understanding. Firstly that the challenge which can arise in a CoP can become like a sort of curriculum which is wired on and developed. Learning, sharing happen and even new knowledge creation. As he talks about tools he makes it clear that such online tools are not in themselves CoP bbut the tools which enable them. Interesting and digestible.
  • Sarah Baughman on 04 Sep 14
     
    I like this overview a lot. Thank you for posting. He makes CoPs sound so helpful and the people that are in them so positive and available. It makes me want to join one right now!
  • nathankraftcheck on 06 Sep 14
     
    I enjoyed this video quite a bit. He's point at 3:25 regarding the correct usage of tools in CoPs seems obvious, but it emphasizes the need for management and organization in successful CoPs.
  • Kim Hefty on 06 Sep 14
     
    I really like that you chose a video. This is a great summary of what a CoP is and what it needs to be successful! Defining a community of practice is not easy but using the correct tools appropriately can make all the difference!
  • siss1382 on 07 Sep 14
     
    This was refreshing to watch a video instead of reading an article about these topics. I think that it was powerful when he mentioned that it is the learners duty to organize and be in charge of how they would like to learn and what they would like to learn. We interact daily with our coworkers, friends, family, etc. We can and do learn from all of them, it is up to how what we want to learn and to what extent.
  • alexisseidl on 08 Sep 14
     
    I really enjoyed watching this video. I had searched for some videos on Communities of Practice, but this is clearly the best one I have seen. It provides a clear explanation of CoP's and even some information on what it takes in order to be successful.This is important because it shows what a successful CoP should look like.
  • David Mato on 06 Sep 15
     
    I also liked the explanation about how members from a Communities of Practice are engaged in a similar practice but they may do it in different settings. They don´t need to do it together. The learning contract between the members is the key of success.
  • jaelorduy on 09 Jun 16
     
    Dr. Wenger talks about his Community of Practice. This discussion gives us an outline of how skills be shared through a CoP. According to Dr. Wenger, the CoP creates an on-going network of resources to communicate problems and discuss solutions. The learning and knowledge sharing can even create knowledge creation as solutions are discussed.
joshgiudicelli

8 Must Have Gamification Apps, Tools, and Resources - The Tech Edvocate - 0 views

www.thetechedvocate.org/ification-apps-tools-resources

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  • joshgiudicelli on 11 Mar 19
     
    This resource lists eight different specific gamification tools. Each tools is described and the gaming elements it provides are also listed. This is a great place to start for educators looking for some specific tools to use.
Robin Nappi

The 100 Best Web 2.0 Tools - 4 views

edudemic.com/...best-web-tools

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shared by Robin Nappi on 06 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • Robin Nappi on 06 Nov 11
     
    Edudemic's new list of web tools, as submitted by educators.
Cybil Hill

The 35 Best Web 2.0 Classroom Tools - 0 views

edudemic.com/...-classroom-tools-chosen-by-you

shared by Cybil Hill on 19 Jun 12 - No Cached
  • Cybil Hill on 19 Jun 12
     
    This is a website created in 2010 with a list of web 2.0 tools that would be great for educators in the classroom.
shannahollich

7 Must Have Digital Literacy Apps, Tools, and Resources - The Tech Edvocate - 0 views

www.thetechedvocate.org/-literacy-apps-tools-resources

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shared by shannahollich on 06 Sep 18 - No Cached
  • shannahollich on 06 Sep 18
     
    A list of technology tools and resources that educators can use to help teach information literacy and digital literacy to their students.
katelyngriffin

Emergent learning and learning ecologies in web 2.0 - 2 views

http://libproxy.boisestate.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.boisestate.edu/docview/1634475578?accountid=9649 In this article, the idea of Web 2.0 tools being more prevalent in tod...

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started by katelyngriffin on 09 Jun 17 no follow-up yet
meganapgar

Integrating Technology and Literacy | Edutopia - 0 views

www.edutopia.org/...nology-and-literacy-frank-ward

integrating technology literacy

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  • meganapgar on 30 Oct 16
     
    A middle school language arts educator shares his favorite digital tools for text and video annotations, teacher feedback, and formative assessment.
  • meganapgar on 30 Oct 16
     
    A middle school language arts educator shares his favorite digital tools for text and video annotations, teacher feedback, and formative assessment.
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