https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg A resource for high school educators By: Emma Dost, Alex Lowes and Roman Officer en-us 2021-01-30 16:36:44 UTC 2026-03-17 01:43:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4f1.png alowe037 https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143786219 https://www.raconteur.net/public-sector/online-activism-pro-con/]]> 2021-01-30 16:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143786219 alowe037 https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143786426 There are many advantages to using social media for activism, but there are some things to be mindful of as well!
https://environmental-conscience.com/online-activism-pros-cons/]]> 2021-01-30 16:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143786426 alowe037 https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143786642 A background on social media activism and some thoughts on educator responsibilities: https://catherinereadyed.wordpress.com/2019/11/22/the-potential-of-social-media-activism/]]> 2021-01-30 16:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143786642 alowe037 https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143787042 https://online.maryville.edu/blog/a-guide-to-social-media-activism/]]> 2021-01-30 16:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143787042 alowe037 https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143787661 The effect of social media is a tool for encouraging public policy. In this TedTalk, Alex Griffin outlines the issues we face due to climate change, how we can communicate them and why he thinks it's extremely important to encourage teenagers to be politically active and motivated in causes they are passionate about. This is a great resource for teachers but also for students!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4XoVQzM-Q0]]> 2021-01-30 16:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143787661 alowe037 https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143787832 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrYL3XvOKxY]]> 2021-01-30 16:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143787832 alowe037 https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143788487 Classroom plans for high school students: https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/student-tasks/do-something/tweeting-for-change]]> 2021-01-30 16:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143788487 alowe037 https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143788769 A look at using instagram stories or posts to create quick, yet meaningful awareness campaigns for social justice.
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/21359098/social-justice-slideshows-instagram-activism

]]> 2021-01-30 16:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143788769 alowe037 https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143789060 This podcast outlines how educators can use social media to help their students engage in activism in a positive manner. It also discusses how we can teach students to be critical of what they read on social media platforms to determine the credibility of the source.
https://www.tolerance.org/podcasts/the-mind-online/digital-literacy-and-youth-civic-engagement

]]> 2021-01-30 16:41:26 UTC https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143789060 alowe037 https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143789948 https://givingcompass.org/article/yes-social-media-can-be-used-for-positive-change/
leads to the more robust article about 4 important tips
https://www.yesmagazine.org/democracy/2018/04/23/yes-social-media-can-be-used-for-positive-change/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20yes%2Fmost-recent-articles%20%28YES%21%20Magazine%20Most%20Recent%20Articles%29]]> 2021-01-30 16:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143789948 alowe037 https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143790261 What businesses can do to go beyond the hashtag is transferrable advice for anyone looking to speak out on social media.
https://blog.hootsuite.com/social-media-activism/]]> 2021-01-30 16:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143790261 alowe037 https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143790525 Tips for effectively using social media for change and an overview of some tools: https://en.reset.org/knowledge/digital-and-online-activism]]> 2021-01-30 16:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/alowe037/6ntr731h6q69cwvg/wish/1143790525