Using Digital Media to Raise Awareness
⏱ 5-10 minute videos and Padlet activity
Let’s start this module by watching two videos, the first one is a 3 minute and 39 second video on climate change while the second one is a 30 second video about COVID-19.
💭 Have a think:
- What can you say about the two videos? How did you feel by watching the videos?
- Did you learn something new by watching these videos?
Chances are, you learned something new by watching these videos as these are examples of advocacy campaigns online.
As we’ve seen in the videos, media is a powerful tool for sharing ideas with others. With the rise of social media, there are more platforms outside of traditional media (e.g. newspaper, TV, radio) that can be used to communicate and raise awareness on important issues.
In the next section, we’ll reflect on our own advocacies and what matters to us.