One area of focus for my final project is exploring activism with my class, with this classroom learning module adapted as the final project. The proximity of our school to Burnaby Mountain offers an opportunity for rich discussion and personal connection regarding the TransMountain Pipeline. It also offers us a chance to explore some of the messaging that is available online, both through the site Coast Protectors and the Transmountain site. Both sites discussion environmental issues at play, but in very different ways. What information is provided and what information is missing? Helping students evaluate the messaging is an important piece of decolonizing technology use.
This CBC Kids news video is a good introduction to the topic, providing background on both sides.