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Social media isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, but we can help teens (and ourselves) have a better relationship.
Join Karlie Duke and Digital Media Manager, Kelly Fann, in a candid conversation about algorithms and how to talk with teens about the effects it can have on self-esteem. Don’t miss where they break down the “metaverse” and better ways to set health goals without encouraging a negative body image.
In this episode, we mentioned or used the following resources:
- Netflix: The Social Dilemma
- Tallo: How Gen Z Feels About Integrating Social Media and Education/
- Time: Will 2022 Be the Year of Reckoning for Addictive Algorithms?
- NPR: 4 takeaways from Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen’s Testimony
- Later: Instagram Announces New Feed Views: Home, Favorites, and Chronological Following Feed
- CyberWise: What the Heck is the Metaverse and Should You Let Your Children Go There?
- New York Times: Investors Snap Up Metaverse Real Estate in a Virtual Land Boom
- Facebook: About Meta
- Podcast music by Luke Cabrera
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Karlie Duke
Communications Director
Kelly Fann
Digital Media Manager
Kelly Fann | Digital Media Manager
Kelly has a desire to empower young people to grow into the best version of themselves. Using her background in branding and word-smithing, she is a master at highlighting resources that help teens learn skills that will enable them to grow and to adapt, to enjoy life and to be better citizens. Kelly has a MA in Linguistics from North Texas University.
Karlie Duke | Director of Communications
Karlie has always had a heart for teenagers. Through her role at Teen Life, she loves to showcase the amazing stories coming out of Support Groups, but she is especially passionate about helping adults and teenagers find connection. Karlie has a BS in Communications with a minor in Family Studies from Abilene Christian University.