Using Technology to Create a Ripple Effect
| Keyboard Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Space | Pause/Play video playback |
| Enter | Pause/Play video playback |
| m | Mute/Unmute video volume |
| Up and Down arrows | Increase and decrease volume by 10% |
| Right and Left arrows | Seek forward or backward by 5 seconds |
| 0-9 | Fast seek to x% of the video. |
| f | Enter or exit fullscreen. (Note: To exit fullscreen in flash press the Esc key. |
| c | Press c to toggle captions on or off |
Teen Maps Contaminants from a Coal Plant
Today’s activists are increasingly turning to technology to share their knowledge and strengthen their efforts. Blogs and social media can be used both to spread awareness and organize public events and cyber campaigns.
In this video, watch how Marisol, a high school teen in Chicago, confronted the issue of pollutants from industrial sites in her community. Using Google Maps, she was able to “create a ripple effect,” spreading her message outward in every direction.
Take Notes
After watching the video, describe the ways in which you’ve used technology—or heard of it being used—to organize the public. Why do you think social media might be more effective as an organizing tool than traditional “word of mouth” communications?
