{"product_id":"spark-change-isbn-9781564847867","title":"Spark Change: Making Your Mark in a Digital World","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the transformational work of student Olivia Van Ledtje, who exemplifies responsible online activism, inspiring both kids and adults in the global community.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKids are naturally curious about the world around them. They seek ways to understand and interact with their environment, often using digital tools to do so. Imagine a world where children’s curiosities are amplified -- helping them see the power of their thinking, perspective and voice. \u003ci\u003eSpark Change\u003c\/i\u003e examines the multitude of possibilities available when students are given the opportunity to amplify their learning online, centering on three ideas of citizenship: be a good person, be critical and be an advocate for something you care about in life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book introduces readers to Liv, a young changemaker empowered to use digital tools to create and share content online. Liv’s story offers readers an opportunity to explore how students can use technology as a tool for empathy, equity and activism. Kids can’t become changemakers if they aren’t empowered to think beyond their own community. Liv’s online sense of agency serves as an example of maximizing opportunities, developing a powerful voice and making global connections that deepen her compassion for people and the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows a model of gradual release of responsibility -- I do, we do, you do -- to show how to teach kids how to approach connected-learning experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws on rich literacy and technology research on student identity and pairing literacy and thinking in a digital age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrates the value of creation and connected learning, weaving in the critical need for digital literacy for students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures young students as digital leaders, providing examples of digital activism and the power of authentic student voice and participation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConnected-learning opportunities help students develop key understandings about the world around them. This book shows how these understandings lead to social action, and how students develop a deeper sense of empathy and kindness from interacting with the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e K-12 educators, school administrators and parents","brand":"ISTE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48614162759909,"sku":"NP9781564847867","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781564847867.jpg?v=1774557799","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/spark-change-isbn-9781564847867","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}