Blog December 4, 2025

Earth Mapping, Emerging Majors, and New Group Chats: How A.I. continues to impact students’ present and future

The Social Institute

A.I. is rapidly reshaping how students learn, communicate, and prepare for their futures. AlphaEarth highlights how A.I. can support environmental research while prompting important conversations about tech’s impact. Rising interest in A.I. majors shows students’ desire to understand the tools shaping tomorrow’s careers. Meanwhile, ChatGPT’s new group chat feature brings fresh opportunities for collaboration and new reminders about privacy, ethics, and responsible communication.

Blog November 21, 2025

How the “Flip the Camera” & “Boredom” challenges and the diVine app can teach students empathy and focus

The Social Institute

Viral trends continue to shape how students show up online, from the “Flip the Camera” challenge that takes a joke too far to the mindful “Boredom Challenge,” and now the return of short-form creativity through the new diVine app. These moments reveal both the risks and opportunities facing today’s students. When schools equip students with empathy, digital awareness, and creative confidence, they can navigate social media with character and purpose.

Blog November 7, 2025

The Bright Side of Your Feed: How to help students build a more balanced and positive online world

The Social Institute

From mindful scrolling to sharing good deeds online, students today have more opportunities than ever to use technology with intention. Platforms like YouTube, Pinterest, and Bluesky are taking steps to support healthier engagement, while research shows that positive actions online can build stronger, more trusting communities. Explore how students can unplug with purpose, reflect their values online, and use their voices for good in this month’s #WinAtSocial Lessons.