Learning Resources
Required Readings
Alexie, S. (n.d.). Superman and me. Retrieved June 29, 2020, from https://umsl.edu/~alexanderjm/SupermanandMebyAlexie.pdf
Required Media
Li, J. (2019, December). Art that reveals how technology frames reality [Video]. TEDWomen 2019. https://www.ted.com/talks/jiabao_li_art_that_reveals_how_technology_frames_reality
Scholars of Change
These videos illustrate the stories of Walden students who are supporting social change and making a difference on the world.
Walden University (Producer). (2016a). Scholars of change: Andrea Baer. [Video file]. Walden University Blackboard. https://class.waldenu.edu
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 2 minutes.
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Walden University (Producer). (2016b). Scholars of change: Reis Woollen. [Video file]. Walden University Blackboard. https://class.waldenu.edu
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 2 minutes.
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Walden University, LLC. (n.d.). Scholars of change. Retrieved February 26, 2016, from https://www.waldenu.edu/about/social-change/scholars-of-change
Walden’s Social Change Initiative
Walden University. (2013, December 10). New Walden University study reveals six distinct types of social change agents around the world. Walden News. https://www.waldenu.edu/news-and-events/walden-news/2013/1210-waldenu-reveals-social-change-agents
Read this article to see what kind of social change agent you are.
Discussion: Your Personal Plan and Educational Journey
You are coming to the end of your first course at Walden University and you are about to embark on a journey that will support and deepen your exploration of yourself, others, the world around you, as well as your chosen field of study. Are there any thoughts or reflections you want to share with your instructor or classmates as you begin the final week of this course? Feel free to use this space to interact with your fellow student travelers and congratulations on completing this crucial and important first step with us!
As you read and consider the ideas in Sherman Alexie’s essay Superman and me, think about your own potential contributions to your local community and to the global landscape.
Alexie, S. (n.d.). Superman and me. Retrieved June 29, 2020, from https://umsl.edu/~alexanderjm/SupermanandMebyAlexie.pdf
By Day 3
- Post one or two paragraphs describing your reaction to Alexie’s memoir about learning to read and how he expresses his commitment to social change in his community.
- How is it the same or different from your own story of learning?
- Post an additional paragraph about your views on how technology frames our perspective. Comment on what you found the most or least surprising in the TEDTalk video on this subject.
Read two or more of your classmate’s postings from the Discussion question.
By Day 5
Respond to at least two classmates by:
- Comparing your learning experience to theirs
- Or by expanding on their thoughts about framing the digital world. This can include the Walden experience.
Submission and Grading Information
Grading Criteria
To access your rubric:
Week 6 Discussion Rubric
Post by Day 3 and Respond by Day 5
To participate in this Discussion:
Week 6 Discussion
