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The rapid advances in technology provide a range of opportunities and challenges for Holocaust education. The pioneering research projects which are currently engaged in preserving interactive survivor testimonies for future generations and location-based learning are discussed along with their pedagogical implications. The use of the Holocaust within social media is critically analysed, with specific reference to memorialisation through Facebook and trivialisation through YouTube. The future of Holocaust learning is discussed in the light of existing advances with specific reference to web-based initiatives.
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Gray, M. (2014). The Digital Era of Holocaust Education. In: Contemporary Debates in Holocaust Education. Palgrave Pivot, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137388575_6
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