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Purdue program offers new way for students and teachers to communicate

By Ray Carter, Beacon intern

Discussion of classroom learning and social technology are hot button issues, made even more so by the passage of the Amy Hestir Student Protection Act in Missouri. Under that law, “Teachers cannot establish, maintain or use a work-related website unless it is available to school administrators and the

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Social media give businesses, nonprofits a new tool for reaching out

By Patrick Sullivan, Beacon intern

When HOK was having trouble attracting potential mid-level employees two years ago, the architecture firm didn’t set up booths in job fairs or advertise in the classified section. Instead of using these more traditional recruiting tools, the company connected with job candidates through social networking sites

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