Best Mooc Podcasts (2024)

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Online Teaching - How to Use Edtech, Social Media, & MOOCs! 1:00:22

10M ago1:00:22

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How to use social media as an educator? Online technology allows us to impact people by teaching more than ever before, but how do educators best use digital social media platforms, video and audio streaming services, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) and various other educational technology to improve elearning? We take a look at the best practic…

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DOGME Teaching Method Explained w/ Example Class! 59:20

10M ago59:20

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What is DOGME? DOGME is teacher-driven method that focuses on allowing teachers to have more autonomy and creativity in their teaching practices. It prioritizes student-centred, authentic learning experiences over a pre-determined curriculum and emphasizes a supportive classroom environment. It has its roots in an article by the language education …

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Crumbs on the Sheets: Teacher Burnout and Mental Health in Teaching (Episode 2, June 2023) 1:10:53

10M ago1:10:53

1:10:53

In this episode, we discuss mental health and teaching.In the ELT: Under The Covers crumbs on the sheets series, we take some tasty morsels from the current ELT (Education-Learning-Teaching) zeitgeist and go in depth __________________________________________________________________________________Check out more:✔ Teacher Interviews: https://www.yo…

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Anthony Hocking Interview - Teacher Burnout and Mental Health in Teaching 1:39:42

11M ago1:39:42

1:39:42

ELT Under The Covers Podcast Interview #24 with Anthony Hocking (In The Abyss Metal Podcast). He's a Trinity TYLEC tutor, an IELTS and Cambridge examiner, a pre-sessional EAP tutor, and an currently a IGCSE History teacher. Not to mention, he's also a former ADOS at IH Hanoi and DOS for SBC Canford summer 2015, and served as the BC Hanoi Staff Rep …

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Learning by Teaching (Lernen durch Lehren) Teaching Method Explained w/ Example 36:47

11M ago36:47

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What is Learning by Teaching (German: Lernen durch Lehren)? Lernen durch Lehren (Learning by Teaching) is a teaching method that involves students in the process of teaching a subject to others. The approach is based on the idea that the act of teaching promotes deeper understanding and retention of knowledge. In a Lernen durch Lehren setting, stud…

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Lecture Method of Teaching Explained w/ Example Classes! 56:07

11M ago56:07

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What is the Lecture Method? Lecturing is the formal, teacher-centric, oral presentation of information to a large group of learners. We look at the pros and cons of this approach to teaching as we analyze a boring lecture, an interesting lecture, and a new exciting type of lecture class! #LectureMethodOfTeachingMeritsAndDemerits #LectureMethodOfTea…

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Giving Instructions in the Classroom Method Explained w/ Example 53:32

12M ago53:32

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We look at 5 steps to give clearer classroom instructions proposed by Jim Scrivener in his book 'Learning Teaching'. In language classes teachers have to give instructions for activities in a new language even though their learners may not have a very good command of the language. This means that teachers need to use classroom language which is nat…

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Crumbs on the Sheets: Ai Teaching + Private vs Public Assessments (Episode 1, Jan 2023) 1:13:33

12M ago1:13:33

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In this episode, we discuss private vs public English assessments and the role of AI chat bots in teaching.In the ELT: Under The Covers crumbs on the sheets series, we take some tasty morsels from the current ELT (Education-Learning-Teaching) zeitgeist and go in depth _________________________________________________________________________________…

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ESA (Engage Study Activate) Teaching Method Explained w/ Example Class! 43:53

12M ago43:53

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What is the Engage Study Activate teaching method? The Engage Study Activate (ESA) teaching method emphasizes active learning in a meaningful context. This method is based on the idea that students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process and when they are exposed to authentic and meaningful language use. The ESA method is …

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PPP (Practice Presentation Production) Method Explained w/ Example Class! 1:28:57

1y ago1:28:57

1:28:57

What is the Practice Presentation Production Teaching Method? The Practice-Presentation-Production (PPP) teaching method is a method for foreign language instruction that emphasizes the gradual development of language skills through a sequence of activities. This method is based on the idea that language learning is a process that involves practice…

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Communicative Language Teaching Method Explained w/ Example Class! 56:09

1y ago56:09

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What is Communicative Language Teaching? Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is a teaching method that emphasizes developing learners' ability to communicate effectively in the target language using authentic language in real-life situations. It focuses on holistic development of language skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing, …

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Silent Way Teaching Method Explained w/ Example Class! 1:05:34

1y ago1:05:34

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What is The Silent Way? The Silent Way is a language teaching method developed by Caleb Gattegno in the 1970s that emphasizes learner autonomy and minimal teacher talk. The method is based on the idea that the teacher should remain "silent" as much as possible, allowing the students to discover language for themselves through visual aids and their …

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Suggestopedia Teaching Method Explained w/ Example Class! 1:20:26

1y ago1:20:26

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What is the Suggestopedia Teaching Method? Suggestopedia is a 1970s teaching method that uses suggestion and psycho-physiology to create a relaxed and motivating environment for language learning. The method aims to help learners overcome psychological blocks and tap into their unconscious resources for learning. The teacher uses a variety of techn…

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Community Language Learning Teaching Method Explained w/ Example Class 1:19:20

1y ago1:19:20

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What is Community Language Learning? Community Language Learning (CLL) is a student-centered teaching method that promotes language learning through interactive communication within a supportive community setting. Developed by Charles Curran in the 1960s, CLL emphasizes the use of the target language to encourage students to actively engage in the …

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Total Physical Response (TPR) Teaching Method Explained w/ Example Class! 41:02

1y ago41:02

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What is the total physical response method? Total Physical Response (TPR) is a language teaching method that uses physical movement and gestures to facilitate language learning. It involves the teacher giving commands in the target language, and students responding with physical actions. This method gradually introduces new vocabulary and grammar s…

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Audio Lingual Teaching Method Explained w/ Example Army Method Class! 1:12:12

1y ago1:12:12

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What is the Audio Lingual Method (ALM)? The Audio-Lingual Method, also known as the Army Method or New Key, is a teaching method for foreign languages that emphasizes the use of repetitive drills and patterns to teach language skills. This method is based on the idea that language learning is similar to habit formation, and that language can be acq…

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Direct Method Teaching Method Explained w/ Example Class! 54:27

1y ago54:27

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What is the Direct Method? The Direct Method, also known as the Natural Method, is a teaching method for foreign languages that emphasizes the use of the target language as the primary means of instruction. This method is based on the idea that language is best learned through direct and natural exposure to the language in use, rather than through …

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Grammar-Translation Teaching Method Explained w/ Example Class! 1:10:31

1y ago1:10:31

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What is the Grammar-Translation Method? It is a traditional approach to teaching foreign languages that emphasizes the translation of texts from the target language into a student's native language. Historically, this method has been used to teach classical languages like Latin and Greek, but it is also used to teach modern languages, especially in…

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Nicola Prentis Interview: Graded Readers, TEFL Investing for Beginners 1:06:17

1+ y ago1:06:17

1:06:17

Nicola began her career as an English Language Teaching MA graduate. She diversified her skills by transitioning to academic management, becoming a published writer of graded readers, and expanding her expertise to copyediting, content writing, and financial investments for teachers. Find her at: https://simpleenglishuk.wordpress.com/about/ https:/…

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Shannon Felt Interview - TEFLpreneur, Online Teaching, CELTA Trainer 1:05:50

1+ y ago1:05:50

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Shannon Felt is a teacher, CELTA/DELTA trainer, and teacherpreneur who co-founded TEFL Horizons. She manages a blog, conducts webinars, and provides online certification courses for English teachers. Shannon also hosts the "Expand Your Horizons" podcast. #TEFL #TESOL #ELT Check out more: ✔ Teacher Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P…

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Bruno Leys Interview - Psycholinguistics, Lexical Approach Trainer 1:17:01

1+ y ago1:17:01

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Bruno is an experienced English teacher and trainer for 25+ years, conducting research in Teaching Methods, Language Education, and Didactics at Katholieke Hogeschool VIVES in Belgium. He authored EFL coursebook series for Van In publishers: Breakaway, Takeaway, and High Five, and writes articles, tweets (@BrunoLeys), and blogs #TEFL #TESOL #ELT Ch…

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Mark Kulek Interview - Edutuber OG, & Teacherpreneur! English for Kids 1:07:42

1+ y ago1:07:42

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EduTuber OG Mark Kulek runs a hugely popular Youtube channel @MarkKulek that focuses on speaking practice videos for younger learners. He also produces an array of English language learning materials that you can find on his website MarkKulek.com, along with teaching teachers at a university in Japan. #markkulekesl #Edutuber #MarkKulek Check out mo…

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English with Lucy Interview - Edutuber, & Youtube Teacherpreneur! 1:10:13

1+ y ago1:10:13

1:10:13

@EnglishwithLucy is a British Council innovation award winning edutuber who runs a popular English language learning channel on YouTube. With over 8 million subscribers and 318 million views, the channel offers a wide range of engaging videos on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation skills. https://englishwithlucy.co.uk/ #TEFL #TESOL…

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Russell Stannard Interview - Online Teacher Training, EdTech Trainer 1:19:07

1+ y ago1:19:07

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Russell Stannard is a British teacher and author known for his expertise in technology-enhanced language learning. He developed the website "Teacher Training Videos", which offers free video resources for language teachers. Stannard has authored several books, including "Computer-Aided Language Learning" and "Using Video in Language Teaching". He i…

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Nik Peachey Interview - Digital Publishing, Online Course Development 1:02:58

2y ago1:02:58

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Nik Peachey is a freelance writer, teacher trainer, and consultant who specializes in digital publishing and online course development. He has worked worldwide as a teacher, trainer, and project manager since 1992. Nik was previously the Global Head of Learning for Macmillan's online English school EnglishUp from 2014 to 2016. In 2016, he won his s…

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Jean-Pol Martin Interview - Learning by Teaching / Lernen durch Lehren 1:35:52

2y ago1:35:52

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Doctor Jean-Pol Martin established the Learning By Teaching method (German: Lernen durch Lehren - LDL) for students to learn by teaching their peers. The method became widely used in Germany in secondary education, and in the 1990s it was further formalized and began to be used in universities as well, and has spread to other disciplines and other …

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Teacher Little Mary Interview - Just Teach, Teaching English Online 1:21:05

2y ago1:21:05

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Mary is a Trinity College London accredited English Teacher, currently pursuing a Master in Technology-Mediated Language Teaching and Learning and a Cambridge Delta Mod 2 course at the same time along with running an online teaching business and Youtube channel. She has been working in the International Education industry for many years, having hel…

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Anita Derecskei Interview - Preply, EdTech, Learner Autonomy, Trainer 1:50:23

2y ago1:50:23

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Anita Derecskei is an experienced English teacher, teacher trainer, Cambridge speaking examiner, and materials writer with a passion for learner autonomy and the use of technology in education. She has taught in various contexts, including general and business English, ESP, EAP, and to teenagers and kids, in Hungary, the UK, and Spain. As part of h…

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Hugh Dellar Interview - Teaching Lexically, Lexical Approach LEGEND! 57:29

2y ago57:29

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Hugh Dellar is an English language teacher and teacher trainer with over twenty-five years’ experience in the ELT field. He is the co-founder of @lexicallab9848 , which provides English language and teacher training. He has delivered training sessions in over 20 countries on topics such as the nature of English as a lingua franca, the uses and abus…

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Steve Krajewski Interview - Komified English App, PELC English Courses 1:26:36

2y ago1:26:36

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Steve Krajewski is an experienced freelance English Language Teacher skilled in English language teaching, fluency development, vocabulary learning, and English for Academic Purposes (EAP). He has a Master's degree in English Language Teaching and is an avid writer and blogger at englishcoachonline.com/blog. Steve has also developing Komified, a mo…

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Chris Lonsdale Interview - Kung Fu English, TEDx Speaker, Third Ear Author 1:18:58

2y ago1:18:58

1:18:58

Chris Lonsdale is a psychologist, linguist, educator, entrepreneur, dialogue facilitator and corporate adviser with over 30 years’ experience doing business in Asia. He created the 'Kung Fu English' language learning system and is also the author of 'The Third Ear'. He has a unique and integrated approach to learning that gives people the means to …

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AI for Real Estate Customer Goals, E33 25:57

2y ago25:57

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Episode highlights: 01:00 - Conversational AI for the future of marketing and sales, focus on the real estate industry. 04:00 - How Structurely works and what it solves. 06:50 - Benefits to businesses utilizing AI within their companies. 10:55 - The future of real estate by use of machine learning. 16:10 - Creating a more promising future for AI as…

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Mark Almond Interview - Theatre to Teach English, Teacher Presence & Rapport 1:53:14

2y ago1:53:14

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Mark Almond is a Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University, specializing in linguistics and language teacher training. He has taught and trained teachers in multiple countries and focuses on using drama and performance skills for effective teaching and classroom harmony. He is the author of the books: Teaching English with Drama (2005)…

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Emma Meade-Flynn Interview - Dublin TEFL, Online Teacher Development 1:43:11

2y ago1:43:11

1:43:11

Emma Meade Flynn is a Dublin-based ELT specialist with 15+ years of experience as an English teacher trainer, materials writer, and course developer. She and her husband offer online, blended, and in-person training programs that are internationally recognized and tailored to individual or school needs. Check DublinTEFL's epic DipTESOL course to ta…

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Nicola Meldrum Interview - DipTESOL Course Director, Pronunciation Pro 1:24:08

2+ y ago1:24:08

1:24:08

Nicola Meldrum, an Edinburgh native, has been in ELT since 1999, teaching business and general English to various age groups. She completed her Trinity Dip TESOL in 2003 and started training teachers. Nicola is currently the course director on OxfordTEFL’s Trinity Dip TESOL course, a writer of teacher and student materials, and an online tutor on t…

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John Kay Interview - Poetry, NLP, Teacher Development, British Council 2:06:43

2+ y ago2:06:43

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John Kay is an experienced teacher trainer and an award-winning poet, artist and author with a diploma in Neuro-linguistic programming. He writes a regular blog on the British Council website and creates videos for them. He is interested in using poetry in class and oversees Trinity CertTESOL and Diploma courses. Visit http://www.johnkaypoet.co.uk/…

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Scalable Reliance on AI for e-Invoicing, and AI Principles, E32 47:43

2+ y ago47:43

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02:00 - Ada's performance, stories and metrics around. Size of the impact AI has in this space, as covered by Tradeshift. 05:35 - Working with AI/ML teams. 14:40 - Assessing how much data is needed for an AI project. 18:45 - Data risks. 24:25 - Is Agile good for AI teams? 27:30 - How much does UX matter in e-Invoicing and ML/Data projects? 36:35 - …

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Jamie Keddie Interview: Dialogical Teaching, Videotelling, LessonStream 1:20:40

2+ y ago1:20:40

1:20:40

Jamie Keddie is an ELT teacher-trainer & author interested in the use of authentic materials and dialogic storytelling in class. He is the founder of Lessonstream, and the author of ‘Images’ (OUP 2009), ‘Bringing online video into the classroom’ (OUP 2014) and ‘Videotelling’ (Lessonstream Books, 2017). Pick up a discounted ebook directly from Jamie…

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Voice AI from the space of VoiceSearch and VoiceServices, E31 49:33

2+ y ago49:33

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02:35 - Why hasn’t voice AI taken off already? 22:50 - Can we fulfil an end to end new purchase naturally? 32:20 - How can we resolve the disambiguation problem in NLU? 37:20 - Context and memory perspectives. 43:20 - How do we make conversations natural? References: Dustin's VUX World Podcast Dustin's Linkedin profile Hannes' LinkedIn profile Spee…

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NLP, Speech Tech, Transformer Models, w/ Marc von Wyl, Algolia, E30 56:20

2+ y ago56:20

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01:15 - How does NLP work? 04:05 - How do Transformer-based NLP models work? 08:20 - How to look at unstructured data to take advantage of it more. 12:00 - How to leverage ML to bring more to unstructured data? 15:25 - Approach for low resources languages. 23:25 - Word embeddings for common reasoning needs. 26:55 - Techniques to follow to improve e…

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AI/ML Projects, Methodologies, Best Practices, E29 54:19

2+ y ago54:19

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12:50 - Is the Turing test still relevant? 21:30 - Why it's important to use methodologies in AI projects and what are some best practices out there fit for AI projects. 28:00 - Falsehoods of methodologies in AI projects. 35:00 - Is Agile a good framework for AI/ML projects/products? 40:10 - How can projects get derailed or fail if you don't have a…

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Developing Creativity with AI & DL for Sound & Audio, with Valerio Velardo, E28 57:48

2+ y ago57:48

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2:10 - Using AI to augment and reshape creativity in a modern world. Psychological creativity and story creativity - can an AI model help AI music artists, today, get off their creative blocks? 12:15 - Attempt to define ‘good’ music, using a cognitive music literature background. 17:00 - Are we better or worse off, for AI in audio/music? Is it sust…

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Green AI: by and for AI, with Kordel France - AI startup founder, E27 46:35

3y ago46:35

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1:50 - Using AI for the environment 6:55 - AI spices for agriculture 12:15 - AI in outdoor uses 15:15 - Green AI in Seekar's work 22:15 - Training AI models for a green AI approach 27:10 - Seekar in the medical space, and covid19 opportunities 39:15 - NLP tradeoffs and takeaways 43:10 - Similarities in practicing jiu-jitsu and AI References: Buildi…

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