https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y Made with eyes on the prize en-us 2019-03-24 14:51:25 UTC 2019-03-25 01:36:27 UTC hello@padlet.com vanoalex00 https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344564979 2019-03-24 14:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344564979 vanoalex00 https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344565003 Doug Ford the new conservative premier of Ontario had to make cut backs. Now with these cutbacks he targeted health and education which included OSAP. OSAP is not gone but their are some major cut backs towards it. He has got rid of the 6 month grace period which gave students 6 months after they graduated interest free to pay off their debts.]]> 2019-03-24 14:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344565003 vanoalex00 https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344566699 Plenty of students who are currently using OSAP are voicing their concern and outrage with this hashtag. The hashtag on twitter allows people who may not know each other communicate on the same topic. There are not only students who are voicing their concerns but as well as school faculty, parents and as well as politicians who are outraged at this policy put into place.]]> 2019-03-24 15:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344566699 vanoalex00 https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344569139 There was a walkout through out all the high schools from their students. It was all documented through out on snap chat. It was a quick and effective way to show the masses that the walkout was successful. Lots of news anchors and outlets used these for sourcing their research in the students walkout. Doug Ford definitely saw the footage caught on the app by students.]]> 2019-03-24 15:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344569139 vanoalex00 https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344640438 Facebook has mixed views about Doug Ford's OSAP cuts. Now there are plenty of views opposed to the cuts on Facebook but there are some in favour. Facebook has an older demographic which means there are more older users on the site. Older people don't view education as a priority for this Province. This demographic is more concerned with their own issues.]]> 2019-03-25 00:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344640438 vanoalex00 https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344643448 This is a hot topic for university and college radio stations. Many students voice their concerns over these cut backs. They can vent their frustrations to the masses and their peers. Although radio is not the most popular medium to get information these days, it still is available to share messages.]]> 2019-03-25 01:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344643448 vanoalex00 https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344644634 News stations like CP24, CTV and others keep issues like this active in the news. They reach a wide range of viewers, who range in all ages. TV allows people who may not be interested in tuition cuts to learn about the concerns.]]> 2019-03-25 01:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344644634 vanoalex00 https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344645260 Podcasts are similar to news outlets in that the information is quickly, and is available to the masses. Anyone with an opinion can broadcast their opinions free of charge. There are plenty of young influencers that can organize a rally or protest these new tuition fees and rules.]]> 2019-03-25 01:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344645260 vanoalex00 https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344646036 Instagram is a short but effective way to get information out. A picture is worth a thousand words. If you search #OSAPcuts on Instagram, you will see pictures of students protesting with effective messages such as "how many beers does tuition cost?"]]> 2019-03-25 01:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344646036 vanoalex00 https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344646919 Newspapers are an outdated way of sharing information. Most people prefer to watch something rather than read something. Newspapers are still available in paper format, but more people are reading the news in digital format. The benefit of newspapers is you can learn about how the tuition cuts are affecting different local communities across the province.]]> 2019-03-25 01:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344646919 vanoalex00 https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344648095 Today websites are a popular way to spread information. Website are relatively cheap to run and easy to create and upkeep. Students, or student organizations, have created websites to promote their opinions about the cuts. Effective websites can get people informed and mobilized.]]> 2019-03-25 01:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/vanoalex00/vh026ruby35y/wish/344648095