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Every generation accuses the next of surrendering to technology; radio, television, and the internet were all 'ruining the youth' once. Is this the same old fear every time, or is it actually different now?
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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