Week 2 (9/16) New media

Read or watch before class on September 16.
Clay Shirky, "How Cellphones, Twitter, and Facebook Can Make History"
“How Obama Tapped into Social Networks’ Power”
“QR Code Campaign Fights for Education Equality in Iran”

CHALLENGE (work in groups in class): Identify a social or political problem. What would be the most effective way to use Facebook, Twitter, smartphone apps like foursquare, etc. to raise awareness or make change for your chosen political or social problem? SHOW US!