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Education and Empowerment – Post a 200-word response to the following prompts:
- Describe your reaction to Alexie’s short story. What did you learn from his experience and commitment to social change in his community?
- Choose one of the Scholars of Change videos from the Learning Resources and explain why it The story of humanity contains many examples of our interaction with technology. While these have not always been for the better good, there is little doubt that education and technology can help humans drive positive social change.
Social change is an integral part of Walden University’s vision and mission. As you read about some Walden community members efforts to be changemakers in their wider communities, you might begin to consider what your contributions as a student and, ultimately as an alumni will be. What roles will education and technology play? Sherman Alexie’s story, Superman and Me, describes how he learned to read and how that changed his personal circumstances leading to broader social change for his family, his community, and how he uses his hard-won knowledge to save lives.appealed to you.
- Discuss how their story reflects Walden’s mission and vision.
- What comparisons or contrasts can you make between Alexie’s experience and that of the person in your chosen Scholar of Change video?
Education and Empowerment – Sherman Alexie’s short story “Superman and Me” is a powerful narrative of self-determination and the transformative impact of education. Alexie’s journey from a young boy on a Spokane Indian Reservation to a successful writer underscores the potential of literacy as a tool for social change. His commitment to using his knowledge to uplift his community is inspiring. From his experience, I learned the importance of resilience and the role education plays in breaking cycles of poverty and despair. Alexie’s dedication to social change reflects a deep understanding of how personal empowerment can lead to broader societal transformation.
Education and Empowerment – The Scholar of Change video that resonated with me featured a Walden student who utilized technology to improve educational access in underserved communities. This story, like Alexie’s, highlights the power of education as a catalyst for change. The use of technology in this case underscores Walden’s mission of positive social change through education, showing how innovation can bridge gaps in opportunity. Both Alexie and the Scholar of Change demonstrate how individuals, empowered by education, can uplift their communities. While Alexie’s journey was rooted in personal resilience, the Scholar of Change leveraged technology to…