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The Initiative for Literacy in a Digital Age is a community of global learners building a more connected future.

https://initiativeforliteracy.org/
Not a podcast.
Not a performance.

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

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#SignpostSessions #init4eachother
January 26, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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.

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#init4eachother
January 26, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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
January 22, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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.
January 20, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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
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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January 15, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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
January 12, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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
January 9, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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
January 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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
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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January 5, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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
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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January 3, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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
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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December 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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
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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December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Your story can be a signpost. 🌟

Join Signpost Sessions: share a reflection, listen, and help map the landscape of our lives, work, and communities.

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#SignpostSessions #init4eachother
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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December 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🔥 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
What Does It Mean to Be a Live Human Signpost? | Ian O'Byrne
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December 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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

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The Difficulty of Hope Right Now | Ian O'Byrne
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November 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🔐 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-...

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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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July 29, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🔐 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...
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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July 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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.

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#BuildWithoutBroadcasting
#DigitalEquity #QuietPower
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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July 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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.

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Let’s reimagine what it means to matter.
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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July 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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.

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#DigitalFootprint #PrivacyMatters
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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May 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
🔥 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...
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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April 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🚨 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.

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April 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🔐 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.
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April 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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. 🔐👇

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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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April 8, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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
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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March 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM