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Public & civic work
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Conversation Dynamics
See how ideas amplify in threads and public conversations.
How it helps in a lesson
Discourse analysis for media literacy — not pile-ons.
In practice
In a live lesson, the tutor uses this habit to keep answers honest and useful. It pairs especially well with media literacy and online discourse study.
How you might ask for it
“Map how this conversation spreads and who amplifies which claims.”
Media literacy
Online discourse study
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