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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
We’re not asking you to do something new. We’re asking you to notice something you are already doing. What have you learned from experience — from struggle, from survival, from practice — that you now find yourself sharing with others? initiativeforliteracy.org/blog/leaving...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Showing up for each other is how we leave a trail. That’s the heart of the final chapter of Signpost Sessions. Not performance, not perfection, just the steady ways we help each other keep going. Read the new post: initiativeforliteracy.org/blog/chapter... #SignpostSessions #init4eachother
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Strong people don’t need strong leaders. What communities need are people who help other people recognize what they already carry. initiativeforliteracy.org/blog/what-we... #SignpostSessions #init4eachother
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Hope is not only a feeling. It is built in rooms, carried through relationships, and strengthened by people who gather and return. This week's Signpost Sessions reflection is at the link. initiativeforliteracy.org/blog/hope-ne... #init4eachother #SignpostSessions
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
The Divergent Awards are open for 2026. This year, we made them clearer, smaller, and more intentional. The goal is not to fill every slot. The goal is to recognize work that truly deserves attention. Nominate someone: initiativeforliteracy.org/divergent-aw...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
The things that sustain us rarely begin with us. They were handed down. A practice. A story. A way of moving through hard times. And quietly, without always realizing it, we hand them forward. #SignpostSessions What thread are you carrying right now? initiativeforliteracy.org/early-echoes...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
In This Week’s Signpost Sessions: Naming the WE Shifting from "What is happening to me?" to "What is the thread that holds us together?" initiativeforliteracy.org/the-threads-... #init4eachother #SignpostSessions #Sense
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
We all have signposts. A person who steadies us. A ritual that grounds us. A small act of care we never forget. Who helps you see clearly when the path blurs? Chapter 2: SENSE — Listening for the Signposts initiativeforliteracy.org/listening-fo... #SignpostSessions #init4eachother
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
We spent months naming the weight. The burnout. The fractures. Now, we turn toward the anchors. Who is the person who steadies you? What is the ritual that holds you up? initiativeforliteracy.org/chapter-2-se... #init4eachother #SignpostSessions
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Just as the body cannot inhale forever, the mind cannot stare forever. This is not a withdrawal from the work. It is what makes sustained work possible. See you in March for Chapter 2. 🔗 initiativeforliteracy.org/the-discipli... #SignpostSessions #RestAsResistance #init4eachother
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
For the last month, our community has been sharing stories of friction in their daily work. But when you step back and look at the collective map, you realize something else. initiativeforliteracy.org/the-threads-... #SignpostSessions #init4eachother
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Literacy isn’t just about reading. It’s about power. We are finding ways to see the invisible walls built to divide us. We are a global collective, but the struggle is always local. Join us. initiativeforliteracy.org/seeing-the-i... #init4eachother #SignpostSessions
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Not a podcast. Not a performance. Just a private voice note or message. Received by a real human, with consent and care. 👉 initiativeforliteracy.org/how-to-leave... #SignpostSessions #init4eachother
Not a podcast.
Not a performance.

Just a private voice note or message. Received by a real human, with consent and care.

👉 https://initiativeforliteracy.org/how-to-leave-a-voice-note-or-message/

#SignpostSessions #init4eachother
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
This week in #SignpostSessions, we’re inviting voice notes, not performances. Think: witnessing, not content. Pauses welcome. Anonymity welcome. Writing welcome. A real human listens. Nothing is shared without consent. 👉 initiativeforliteracy.org/bearing-witn... #init4eachother
This week in #SignpostSessions, we’re inviting voice notes, not performances.

Think: witnessing, not content.
Pauses welcome. Anonymity welcome. Writing welcome.

A real human listens. Nothing is shared without consent.

👉 https://initiativeforliteracy.org/bearing-witness-together/

#init4eachother
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
We are evolving to bring communities together to build digital autonomy. If you are ready to stop just teaching it and start building it, join us. initiativeforliteracy.org/from-classro... #init4eachother #EdTech #DigitalHumanities #TechEthics
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Don't analyze them. Just name them. Notice where that naming lands in your body. We are retraining our attention to read the landscape before we try to change it. Join the practice: initiativeforliteracy.org/the-discipli... #SignpostSessions #init4eachother #TheArtOfNoticing
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The Discipline of Noticing (and the Tension of Reality) : Initative for Literacy in a Digital Age
It’s impossible to ignore the date we just passed. Dr. King’s legacy is often reduced to “dreaming,” but his actual methodology began with seeing. He insisted that a nation look directly at the “hidde...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Most days we are on autopilot. Numb to both friction and beauty. This week, we are practicing the Discipline of Noticing. Step out of your routine for 10 minutes. Find 3 things: The Friction (gritty/broken) The Glimmer (blooming/resisting) The Neutral (it just is)
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Dr. King’s legacy isn't just about "dreaming." His actual methodology began with SEEING. He insisted a nation look directly at the "hidden tension" that already existed. "Constructive, nonviolent tension is necessary for growth." Before we fix, we must see.
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
We are building a library of guidance, but we don't want to own your words. "Hope is Never Neutral." We are exploring the intersection of hope, identity, privilege, and digital literacy. Read the call: initiativeforliteracy.org/signpost-ses... #SignpostSessions #init4eachother
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Call for Submissions: Become a Voice for the Signpost Sessions : Initative for Literacy in a Digital Age
The Signpost Sessions is seeking contributors, storytellers, and critical thinkers to help us build a library of guidance. We are looking for pieces that bridge the gap between documentation and colle...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
What are you carrying right now? We’re starting with seeing — not fixing. Chapter 1 of the Signpost Sessions is live. initiativeforliteracy.org/c1p1/ #init4eachother #signpostsessions
What are you carrying right now?

We’re starting with seeing — not fixing.

Chapter 1 of the Signpost Sessions is live.
https://initiativeforliteracy.org/c1p1/

#init4eachother #signpostsessions
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
We’re opening a new chapter of InitiatED. It’s a cooperative community with a single, shared goal. Building community capacity for digital autonomy. Come when you can. Lurk if you want. Leave when you need to. 🔗 initiativeforliteracy.org/how-to-join/ #SignpostSessions #init4eachother
We’re opening a new chapter of InitiatED.

This isn’t a course or a platform. It’s a cooperative community with a single, shared goal. Building community capacity for digital autonomy.

We’re starting with Signpost Sessions—slow, privacy-first community practice for people doing hard work in schools, nonprofits, community orgs, and beyond.

Come when you can. Lurk if you want. Leave when you need to.

🔗 https://initiativeforliteracy.org/how-to-join/

#SignpostSessions #init4eachother
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
We're building a tribe, not just a blog. Trust first. Vulnerability later. This is how we gather. With clear boundaries, genuine curiosity, and space for complexity. Read our full community agreements: initiativeforliteracy.org/how-we-will-... #init4eachother #SignpostSessions #CommunityBuilding
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
We can't ask for vulnerability before we've built trust. The #SignpostSessions begin with connection, not content. A space where you can be honest about what you're navigating, without having to fix it or perform optimism. Join us: initiativeforliteracy.org/learning-abo... #init4eachother
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Building While We Fly: What We're Learning About Trust : Initative for Literacy in a Digital Age
When we first posted about the Signpost Sessions in late December, we laid out a vision. A space to slow down, witness what’s happening, and figure out how to respond together. Since then, we’ve been ...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
When the path is unclear, a signpost doesn't scream at you. It just points. On Monday, we launch the Signpost Sessions. A slow community space to "See, Sense, and Show" our way through the next 6 months. Join us: initiativeforliteracy.org/signpost-ses... #init4eachother #SignpostSessions
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Welcome to the Signpost Sessions: What We’re Building Together : Initative for Literacy in a Digital Age
Every community project begins with a story. The Signpost Series began because many of us are experiencing similar emotions at this time. We are navigating uncertainty, the world feels overwhelming, a...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
The Roadmap (Jan–June): 👁️ See: Naming the burnout and struggle. ✨ Sense: Finding the helpers and traditions that sustain us. 👉 Show: Becoming a guide for others. #init4eachother #SignpostSessions
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
We built the Signpost Sessions for people with real lives. There are no assignments. There is no "falling behind." You can dip in and out as your energy allows. Check out the full map of where we're going: initiativeforliteracy.org/signpost-ses... #init4eachother #SignpostSessions
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Where We Are Going: The Roadmap for the Signpost Sessions : Initative for Literacy in a Digital Age
We know life is busy. You might be balancing a classroom, a newsroom, community organizing, or just trying to get through the week. The Signpost Sessions are designed to be flexible. You can dip in fo...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
We don't need heroes. We don't need gurus. We need signposts. We're launching a slow, asynchronous community to document the people and practices that help us navigate uncertain times. Read the manifesto: initiativeforliteracy.org/what-is-a-si... #init4eachother #SignpostSessions
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What is a Signpost? (And Why We Need Them Now) : Initative for Literacy in a Digital Age
We chose the name Signpost Sessions carefully. In a world that feels increasingly fragmented, it is tempting to look for heroes. We look for the “expert” with the 10-step plan, the guru with the perfe...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Your story can be a signpost. 🌟 Join Signpost Sessions: share a reflection, listen, and help map the landscape of our lives, work, and communities. initiativeforliteracy.org/signpost-ses... #SignpostSessions #init4eachother
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Welcome to the Signpost Sessions: What We’re Building Together : Initative for Literacy in a Digital Age
Every community project begins with a story. The Signpost Sessions evolved from a shared sense of navigating uncertainty, challenge, and possibility. A feeling that many of us experience in our work, ...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
🔥 WANTED: Live Human Signposts. 🔥 Vincent Harding called them the people who, in the midst of struggle, helped others find direction. Willing to stand in place and point toward what matters? Details on how to join (Jan-June 2026): wiobyrne.com/be-a-live-hu... #init4eachother
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What Does It Mean to Be a Live Human Signpost? | Ian O'Byrne
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Hope isn't an individual mindset. It's a collective practice. We're starting community conversations for anyone working toward equity. Who are the people who help you see clearly right now? We need co-facilitators. Join us. #init4eachother wiobyrne.com/the-difficul...
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The Difficulty of Hope Right Now | Ian O'Byrne
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Share your username instead of your phone number. Host secure group chats. Set up permissions, privacy features, and disappearing messages. Stay in control with less friction
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
🔐 Using Signal? Here’s How to Make the Most of It. Already on Signal? Let’s go deeper. 📘 Read it here → initiativeforliteracy.org/leveling-up-... hashtag#SignalApp hashtag#DigitalCitizenship hashtag#PrivacyTools hashtag#CommunityTech hashtag#EdTech hashtag#AnonymityMatters
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Leveling Up with Signal: Usernames, Groups, and Staying Secure in Community Chats : Initative for Literacy in a Digital Age
Once you’ve got Signal set up, there are a few smart ways to use it for even more privacy, flexibility, and control, especially when you’re working with a group or online community. In this post, you’...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
#DigitalLiteracy #SignalApp #PrivacyMatters #EdTech #DigitalCitizenship #PrivacyByDesign
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
We've written a quick-start guide to help you: - Install and set up Signal - Add a username so you don’t share your number - Turn on disappearing messages Understand why Signal matters for educators, organizers, and anyone who wants control over their communication
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
🔐 Want More Private, Secure Messaging? Start with Signal. Tired of messaging apps that track you? Signal is a free, open-source messaging app that protects your privacy by default—no ads, no tracking, and full end-to-end encryption. 📘 Read it here → initiativeforliteracy.org/getting-star...
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Getting Started with Signal: Private, Secure Messaging : Initative for Literacy in a Digital Age
Signal is a free, open-source messaging app built for privacy. Unlike most apps, Signal doesn’t show ads, collect your data, or track what you do. Every message and call is encrypted from end to end, ...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
🟡 What would you build if you didn’t have to broadcast it? 🟢 What would it take to build together without being seen?
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Build without broadcasting. The most powerful movements don’t always make noise—they build trust, strategy, and care in quiet. Not every system needs to go public to matter. initiativeforliteracy.org/build-withou... #BuildWithoutBroadcasting #DigitalEquity #QuietPower
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Build Without Broadcasting: What Resistance Movements Teach Us About Sustainable Collaboration : Initative for Literacy in a Digital Age
“Build without broadcasting.” That phrase has been echoing in my mind ever since a recent conversation with Dr. Stephanie Toliver (shared with permission). She said many powerful things, but this idea...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
We've been thinking about the kind of labor that doesn’t show up on a resume: - Mentoring others in the margins - Showing up again and again without fanfare - Organizing care behind the scenes - Protecting someone’s ability to stay anonymous because their job, safety, or community depends on it
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
This work is real. And it’s valuable. But traditional systems don’t always know how to see it, let alone recognize or protect it. We’re told that citations, titles, and first-authorship count most. But what happens when the work we value most doesn’t fit that model?
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
✨ As we build up the next stage of the Initiative, we're thinking about how we might create fairer, more flexible systems of recognition. We need systems that let people contribute in ways that match their risks, realities, and values.
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
What’s the worth of your work? We don’t have to keep playing a game that wasn’t built for us. We can build new ones—together. initiativeforliteracy.org/worth-of-our... Let’s reimagine what it means to matter.
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What Is the Worth of Our Work? : Initative for Literacy in a Digital Age
What Is the Worth of Our Work? Rethinking Credit, Capital, and Contribution That question came into sharp focus last week, as I was returning from a conference. I was reflecting on conversations about...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Every click, post, and like adds to your digital footprint. It's more than just data; it's your online identity. Ready to take control? Discover free tools to manage and protect your digital presence. initiativeforliteracy.org/what-is-a-di... #DigitalFootprint #PrivacyMatters
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What Is a Digital Footprint—and Why It Matters More Than You Think : Initative for Literacy in a Digital Age
In today’s world, almost everything we do online, whether it’s checking the weather, scrolling through social media, or ordering takeout, leaves behind a digital trail. This trail is known as your dig...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
🔥 Why You Need a Personal Threat Model A personal threat model helps you figure out: - What you need to protect - Who you're protecting it from - How much effort you're willing to make Get started today — no paranoia required. initiativeforliteracy.org/creating-a-p...
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Safeguarding Your Digital World: Creating a Personal Threat Model : Initative for Literacy in a Digital Age
When it comes to cybersecurity, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. We use technology differently, and we each have different risks to consider. That’s why it’s helpful to create a personal threat ...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
🚨 In today's world, your data, identity, and ideas are your assets. 🚨 Are you protecting what matters most? First post is live ➡️ Protecting What Matters: Understanding Your Personal Threat Model. 👀 Your future self will thank you. initiativeforliteracy.org/uderstanding...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
🔐 Ever wondered what that little padlock icon means in your browser or WhatsApp? It’s encryption—the invisible shield guarding your messages, money, and identity. In a world of data leaks & digital snooping, encryption isn’t optional. It’s survival. 👇 digitallyliterate.net/posts/what-i...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Privacy isn’t about hiding. It’s about being human. In a world where data is power, protecting your privacy means protecting your freedom. Learn the difference between privacy, security & encryption—and how to take control. 🔐👇 initiativeforliteracy.org/beginners-gu...
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Privacy, Security, and Encryption: A Beginner’s Guide to Digital Safety : Initative for Literacy in a Digital Age
In today’s world of constant connectivity and data collection, privacy can feel like a lost cause. But it’s not. Your privacy is still very much up for grabs, and that’s why it matters more than ever....
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Privacy fatigue is real and costing you your online safety. 🚨 The constant barrage of privacy decisions leads to risky behavior: password reuse, ignoring updates, etc. Learn how to fight back: initiativeforliteracy.org/privacy-fati... #privacy #cybersecurity #data
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Privacy Fatigue: Managing Digital Burnout in a Hyper-Connected World : Initative for Literacy in a Digital Age
In today’s hyper-connected world, individuals are increasingly experiencing privacy fatigue—a sense of being overwhelmed by the constant need to manage personal data. This phenomenon is exacerbated by...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Digital resilience is like an immune system for your tech life—helping you bounce back from hacks, crashes, and info overload. 🔄💻 Ready to strengthen yours? Start here: initiativeforliteracy.org/digital-resi... #DigitalResilience #DigitalResistance #StayStrongOnline
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Digital Resilience: Staying Strong in a Digital World : Initative for Literacy in a Digital Age
In today’s hyper-connected world, our lives are increasingly intertwined with technology. From smartphones to smart homes, digital tools have become essential to how we work, learn, connect, and relax...
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InitiatED @init4literacy.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
🚀 A New Chapter for the Initiative 📖✨ Honoring Shelbie Witte’s incredible leadership as we embrace a decentralized, open research-driven future for digital literacy. Join us as we build a collective, community-led movement! More soon—big things ahead. 🌍💡 initiativeforliteracy.org/a-new-chapter/
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A New Chapter for the Initiative: Building a Collective Future : Initative for Literacy in a Digital Age
As we embark on an exciting new phase for the Initiative for Literacy in a Digital Age, I want to take a moment to express my deep gratitude to our Founding Director, Shelbie Witte. Her vision and lea...
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