Spark Change: Making Your Mark in a Digital World

Kids are naturally curious and seek ways to understand and interact with their environment. Spark Change examines the possibilities of amplifying children's learning online, focusing on citizenship, technology, and global connections. Liv's story showcases how students can use technology as a tool for empathy, equity, and activism, leading to social action and a deeper sense of empathy and kindness. Connected-learning opportunities help students develop key understandings about the world and develop a deeper sense of empathy and kindness.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2019
Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education

Kids are naturally curious about the world around them, seeking ways to understand and interact with their environment. In this digital age, children have embraced digital tools as powerful means to explore and learn. Imagine a world where children's curiosities are amplified, empowering them to see the power of their thinking, perspective, and voice.

Spark Change, a groundbreaking book, delves into the vast possibilities available when students are empowered to amplify their learning online. It focuses on three essential ideas of citizenship: being a good person, being critical, and being an advocate for something you care about in life. Through the captivating story of Liv, a young changemaker, the book showcases how students can leverage technology as a tool for empathy, equity, and activism. Liv's online presence exemplifies how students can maximize opportunities, develop a powerful voice, and make global connections that deepen their compassion for people and the world.

Connected-learning opportunities play a pivotal role in helping students develop key understandings about the world. This book demonstrates how these understandings lead to social action and how students cultivate a deeper sense of empathy and kindness through interactions with the world. By embracing digital tools and fostering a culture of curiosity, children can become agents of change, shaping a brighter future for themselves and the world.

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 140 x 215 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781564847867