Courageous Conversation about Technology and Social Media

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Courageous Conversation about Technology and Social Media

The topics of Technology and Social Media can never become
boring or unimportant. Integrating technology into school wide
curriculum's has been seen as a blessing and a challenge for
administrators, teachers and IT professionals.
The immersion of STEAM Science Technology Engineering Arts
Mathematics takes education into a 21st century paradigm shift
of digital engagement, digital content and multimedia interaction.

Students love the opportunity to be engaged in multimedia games
that challenge critical thinking skills and demand higher order
cognitive skills to solve challenges. The special effects of virtual
worlds created by programmers, artists, graphic designers to
dazzle the senses and take the brain on a whirlwind ride of
discovery, creativity and even learning.

Technology and Social Media has enabled the connection between
millions of people through Social Media applications just 5 to 7
years ago were not even available. Facebook â€" Twitter â€" Instagram,
Vine, Youtube â€" Google + - Pinterest â€" Vimeo and the list grows.
No one imaged what Angry Birds was except if it slammed against
a window or attacked people in the park. The creation of  interactive
games challenges the mind, but also brings about emotional changes
as well. Words with Friends a multimedia extension of scrabble and
the favorites Hearts and Solitaire are still loved by millions. 
21st century expansion and invasion of technology is as Mr. Smith
on “The  Matrix” would say  “It is Inevitable” the growing
influence technology has on our lives. 

There is even a realm called BlogTalkRadio that can be accessed
online with a multitude of stations that cover thousands of
subjects and disciplines. A person can now be their own radio
personality talking about any subject they are passionate about.
One such BlogTalkRadio is “Courageous Conversations About
Education"  “Ask A Teacher”: is a unique exchange that is
intellectual, addressing relevant issues in education. Accessed by
thousands each Sunday, CCAE is the vision of Ms. Hafeeza B. Majeed,
founder and passionate educator from Little Rock, Arkansas.
Join on Sundays at 7:00pm CST; 8pm, EST/MT; 5pm, PT
Phone:  (501) 707-0312  OR   (206) 402-0100;
Guest pin code: 119398#   
On the Web: http://www.facebook.com/hbmajeed

Each CCAE allows Guest/Hosts to guide a discussion about their center
of expertise centered on education. The promotion of this programming
involves Social Media platforms, word of mouth and other avenues
to encourage the participation of concerned and engaged citizens
including parents, educators and administrators.

During the dialogue engagement is key, allowing time to share
experiences and even cultural background which has
a great influence on those who are speaking and sharing content.
The opportunity to provide solutions to the struggles and challenges in
education are a part of this dialogue. All participants are involved
in the education of children in schools across this nation.

There are many educational challenges that go beyond money.
CCAE is about solutions once the challenges are recognized, providing
ideas on an intellectual level to the many issues that surround and
strangle the goal of equitable educational opportunities for students.

The connectivity of technology has delivered these unique and engaging
discussions to the Internet. A recent discussion: “The Importance of
our Digital Signature” How Social Media is Creating our Social Identity
has highlighted the good and bad of our digital involvement and the
direct effects on Blacks and other people of color. The growth of Blerds
(Black Nerds) and Bleeks (Black Geeks), the involvement of youth,
teens and  young adults that do not understand that their digital signatures
will be available throughout their lives and they will be judged and put
on public display because of their digital content.

One of the popular shows was by Guest Host:
William Jackson, Educator with Duval County Public School in
Jacksonville, Florida. A Blogger, Social Media Consultant and Bullying
presenter.  Discussing the integration and infusion of technology that
creates digital pathways for youth to travel when selecting higher
education schools, careers, relationships, Internships, communication
with family and friends.

Technology growing progressively intuitive (smarter).
Blacks and other people of color need to address the Digital Divide,
the challenge to stay positively engaged and positively connected.
Influencing global commerce, educational access, social and business
interaction and fundamentally how the world will develop and how
Blacks and other people of color will be able to compete.

To hear the Blog Talk Show about:
A Courageous Conversation about Technology and Social Media
Access the web site to hear the dialogue:
http://instantteleseminar.com/?eventid=37310709

AND

Jacksonville Urban League Social Media Presentation Video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AE_dxBXA0I

Guest Host is William Jackson
Social Media Consultant and STEAM Educator