Event Title

Technology as a Tool for Social Justice

Location

Hart 116

Start Time

15-8-2012 1:50 PM

End Time

15-8-2012 2:30 PM

Description

Co-presented by faculty and students at Bridgewater State University, this session considers the role of technology as a tool to advance social justice. The session will be structured among three themes: research related to technology as a tool of social justice, student experiences with online course assignments, and observations about student learning. Students will discuss their experiences with social work course assignments, including a semester blog related to community activism, an online activism day, a capstone project related to diversity and oppression, and an independent study connecting technology with craftivism (craft + activism). The session will conclude with observations and concrete tools to equip educators and to advance social justice work in online learning contexts.

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Aug 15th, 1:50 PM Aug 15th, 2:30 PM

Technology as a Tool for Social Justice

Hart 116

Co-presented by faculty and students at Bridgewater State University, this session considers the role of technology as a tool to advance social justice. The session will be structured among three themes: research related to technology as a tool of social justice, student experiences with online course assignments, and observations about student learning. Students will discuss their experiences with social work course assignments, including a semester blog related to community activism, an online activism day, a capstone project related to diversity and oppression, and an independent study connecting technology with craftivism (craft + activism). The session will conclude with observations and concrete tools to equip educators and to advance social justice work in online learning contexts.