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A Study Of Modern College Student Activism: The Relationship To The School And How Groups Form, James Garry Stewart
A Study Of Modern College Student Activism: The Relationship To The School And How Groups Form, James Garry Stewart
College of Education Theses and Dissertations
Activism is occurring in an increased manner with Generation Z college students and the greater society. The definition of activism is an evolving one and unsettled in literature. It is often confused with similar terms like Civic Engagement. In addition, the methods of how an activist networks and forms their group in a period of increased social media and online communication warranted investigation. Finally, an exploration of the modern relationship of college student activists to higher education, especially student perceptions of how activism is supported and hindered. This qualitative study using Grounded Theory and principles of Critical Research interviewed nine …
Crime Reporting Through Social Media: Potential Opportunities In Community Policing, Kimberly Washington
Crime Reporting Through Social Media: Potential Opportunities In Community Policing, Kimberly Washington
College of Education Theses and Dissertations
The popularity and usage of social media over the years has increased. Due to this increase there has now been an influx of information shared on a global platform. This information that has been shared can be as superficial as daily activities, food eaten or as sensitive as graphic crimes committed. The Perceived Social Media Anonymity Effect is a concept that I am introducing and seek to explore. It is based on the premise that allows one to relinquish the fear of being in large crowds and speaking up when crimes have been committed while also being able to seek …
Creating Positive School Culture On Social Media - School Culture On The Go, Antoine L. Reed
Creating Positive School Culture On Social Media - School Culture On The Go, Antoine L. Reed
College of Education Theses and Dissertations
Schools across America have created policies to address school culture. School culture today must be able to adjust and adapt to the changing times that are brought on by technology. Technology has continued to change citizens across the globe; this change has made communication look, feel, and operate differently than ever before. Technology has grown, with its platforms embedded in schools, these changes have gifts such as cultural inclusiveness, vast options for instructional resources, and even options for feedback and evaluation. Technology has also challenged many schools in ways of distracting students, bullying through social media, and gangs today have …