Welcome back to Taking Fair Work Forward – a learning course on emerging issues, for EIS equality rep. In this course, we wanted to link in key learning on equality issues, with current matters affecting education.
About this week
Social media are near-instant communication tools that can help social justice movements raise awareness, amplify seldom heard voices and bring people together who otherwise might never find one another.
Social media activism also risks greater misunderstandings, due to the nature of short soundbite sharing rather than deeper conversation – and may lead to unwanted attention, cause misunderstandings, and can expose individuals in ways that are detrimental to their wellbeing.
Effective social media use can be incredibly powerful when consideration is given to the strengths and pitfalls of these platforms.
In this learning, we will consider approaches to social media, and some points for consideration. As an example, we will look at drafting a social media post about anti-racism, using Twitter as an example.
The purpose of this activity is not to post anything, but just to have a go!
View our archived material on Fair-Work within Scotland’s education system