Presidential candidates have embraced the power of social networking and the online community by putting their campaigns online. Just about every politician in the 2008 presidential race has a video posted on his/her web site. On March 1st, YouTube launched a new "informational hub" called YouChoose'08, which pulls them altogether into one convenient location. Here, voters can connect with candidates, subscribe to videos and send messages and comments to politicians in response to what they have viewed.
YouChoose'08 presents a great opportunity for students to learn more about presidential platforms directly from the candidates themselves. They can compare and contrast messages, formulate their own opinions and let their own voices be heard. Of course, much of the work will have to be done at home or at off-campus sites, since many school districts block access to YouTube.
About Me
- Anne Bubnic
- My work with the California Technology Assistance Project (CTAP Region IV) takes me to a lot of school districts and requires me to stay abreast of how technology is changing education. This is a forum for sharing all the great ideas. Web site: http://www.ctap4.net/projects/cybersafety/
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