The Idea of a MOOC

       Since I am not very tech savvy and I am not familiar with MOOCs whatsoever, this proposal is a

bit daunting. I think it might be somewhat of a challenge just because it is so out of the box and we

are a big class with a lot of different opinions. However, with that being said, I like out of the box. I

am interested in doing something different that makes us step out of our comfort zone a little. I've

had 16 years of schooling where there is always the same generic and boring conclusion at the end.

This project idea is so different, so innovative, and so interactive that it creates excitement and

intrigue. I will definitely have to brush up on my MOOC facts but I am pretty open to this idea. I still

think that it is something we need to discuss and organize a bit more but I am very interested to see

what we as a class can create.

How Can We Make What We Do Matter?

          It is important to have all these conversations about race because we get to learn more about ourselves and our classmates. So many of us don't understand each other, have misconceptions or questions or are too afraid to speak up to become more knowledgeable. This class creates an open, judgement-free environment where we can be ourselves. Almost all of us have shared these incredibly personal stories that allows us to reflect and bond. I have said on occasion that when we allow others to get a better look at who we are and what we have gone through as individuals, it strikes a chord. These stories allow the emergence of empathy, sympathy, understanding and action. 

Right now, social media is the big connecting factor among the world. In order for us to make what we do matter, I believe that incorporating as much social media and technology as possible will be advantageous.