English Discussion and other Assignment

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Since February 14, 2018, the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have used technology to show the world how they feel about the shooting at their school, the deaths of their friends, and how future tragedies must be averted. Their voices are being conveyed through all types of social media. Their ages are irrelevant. Children ages 14-18 organized a march on Washington, D.C. that is replicating in cities across the nation. Children organized a bus tour across major cities in the US last summer to register voters and speak out concerning gun violence. Children are shaming politicians and law enforcement, gun enthusiasts and pretty much all adults who failed to protect them in their neighborhood public school. Children are angry, and they have a voice through technology. They are using computers to educate us , the adults, concerning the changes that need to occur in our country.

Review March for Our Lives

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The Douglas High School students are not alone. Children all over the country, and even the world, are using technology to share their opinions.

Review ways children are blogging and using social media to change the world.

Child Activists: Ten Stories About

Inspirational

Kids

20 Young Activists Who Are Changing the World

Kid President

Evita Nuh

Vlogging at 11 Years Old Zoella

Top 5 Children Bloggers: Meet The Kids Who Make The Difference

Ruby Bridges by Norman Rockwell

Review ways teachers are blogging

Teacher Activist Groups

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WeAreTeachers | Ideas, Inspiration, and Giveaways for Teachers

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Blogging activists, blogging social media stars, blogging students at school... After watching these videos, what is your opinion in regard to children using digital media to share their opinions?

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