Have you ever wanted to change the world?  Here is an opportunity to express yourself.  Imagine you are the leader of a global coalition, or the president of a country, or the CEO of a company, or the leader of your department or workgroup. In your Original Post: Briefly describe the change you want to make and the context in which you want to make it (e.g., which country or organization).  Now describe the process you would use to communicate the change.  Include the media you would use--(e.g., speeches, web, etc.) and your anticipated first audience or audiences.  Provide an overview of the content of your message.  Remember that, as the leader, you are responsible for creating the vision (describing the core ideology, constructing the envisioned future) and motivating change.

Timothy’s video The inspiration for change can come from unexpected circumstances, yet the idea can then be catapulted into communities through digital media and social networking opportunities. With your digital media presentation, you have the opportunity to share your idea for change with your community or colleagues. This week is also an opportunity to reflect on what you have accomplished this term and how it has contributed to your growth as a writer. Consider Gilbert’s (2014) video, Success, Failure, and the Drive to Keep Creating, and Timothy’s video or Nathan’s videos from your learning activities as you explore the opportunity to continue advocating for change and growing as a writer. Then, respond to the questions below: In the first paragraph, reflect on your presentation by answering one of the questions below and connecting it to this unit’s reading: What did you learn about digital media design? What changes would you make to your digital media presentation, including…

are you more comfortable using rich communication media (face to face) or leaner media (email)? Do you adopt different forms of communication depending on the type or stage of change? If so, which ones? With which communication media have you had the most success? Why?

Do you believe that the internet and globalization have a beneficial or bad effect on social cohesion? What can you do to make your message more understandable?