POL 1001 HW Braver Angels Skills for Social Media
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POL 1001 Homework #1:
Braver Angels Skills for Social Media
Preparation:
Braver Angels is a non-governmental organization (NGO) with
a mission to depolarize American politics & strengthen our democracy.
Founded in 2017, Braver Angels had over 11,700 members in all 50 states by
2022.
Go to
https://braverangels.org/
& explore the Braver Angels website
starting with About Us >> Our Mission.
1.
Using bullet points, list 10 things that you learn about Braver Angels
from an examination of the website.
1.
Braver Angels
organize thousands of citizens at the grassroots level across all 50 states
through membership recruitment, local alliance-building, regional leadership
development, convention delegation, including workshops, debates, community
events, and town halls.
2.
State their views freely and fully, without fear.
3.
They treat people who disagree with us with honesty, dignity and respect.
4.
Welcome opportunities to engage those with whom we disagree.
5.
They look for common ground where it exists and, if possible, find ways to work
together.
6.
In Braver Angels, neither side is teaching the other or giving feedback on how to think or
say things differently.
7.
David Blankenhorn is president and co-founder of Braver Angels
8.
Braver Angels has been subject to a variety of rigorous, data-driven evaluations.
9.
In 2021, Braver Angels achieved the highest rating for transparency from GuideStar,
the premier information sharing service of Candid.
10.
Believes the American Experiment can survive and thrive for every American who
contributes to the effort.
Skills for Social Media E-Course:
Go to
https://braverangels.org/what-we-
do/take-an-ecourse/
to access the e-course. Scroll down to the "Skills for
Social Media" e-course & take the course. As you take the course, which by
itself is approximately 40 minutes, please answer the following questions
separately for this homework assignment:
1.
Based on the categories discussed, do you present yourself on social media as a
Gladiator, Defender, Sniper, Gang Member, Lurker, or Engager?
Or would you describe
your social media presence differently?
Explain your answer. I see myself as a defender,
I always like to defend things and people. Especially if I see someone being ignorant
about a certain topic and isn’t willing to educate themselves on the topic.
2.
List the 5 non-polarizing strategies for Engagers offered in this e-course.
Don’t try to
change someone’s mind.
Don’t share personal negative feelings. Amplify posts from
exemplary people. Post what you’re doing personally to try to stay open. Follow some
people you disagree with.
3.
After reading Elizabeth’s post on police killing, what 6 skills are suggested for
responding?
Give your own view with an "I-statement," not a "Truth-statement.", If you
believe that others will strongly disagree with facts you are presenting, cite sources for
your viewpoint. Don’t label the position of people who disagree with you with “red flag”
terms.
Don’t assume you absolutely know the “real” motives of large groups of people on
the other side of an issue
.
If you have a personal story behind your view, consider sharing
it.
Before you post, check to see if it stereotypes, dismisses, ridicules, or treats people or
group others with contempt.
4.
Offer at least 5 other suggestions for replying to & commenting on other people’s social
media posts.
Reflect before writing. Acknowledge the other person’s view before
disagreeing. Ask for clarification. Give your perspective. Avoid making it personal.
5.
What about this course left the greatest impression on you & why? Learning not to take
things personal on social media especially if it wasnt directed towards you. Also
clarifying when you say something.
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