NewsActivist

A Global Educational Network Designed By and For Teachers and Students NewsActivist is a place for students, teachers, and the community to talk, share, collaborate, and build a better world together. Designed by a teacher, the sites clean, intuitive interface empowers teachers and students to break down walls to promote collaboration, improve writ... ing, and boost civic awareness. Why will students love NewsActivist? NewsActivist gives students the opportunity to connect with groups as intimate as a single class or as broad as the sites growing global community. After joining an online class set up by a teacher, students contribute original writing to the site or interact with content posted by other NewsActivist members. Already, the sites global network of registered users has reached more than 4952. Privacy controls allow students and teachers to decide who can see and interact with each piece of content. Why will teachers love NewsActivist? NewsActivist gives teachers the tools they need to collaborate beyond the walls of their campuses with other teachers and classes across the globe. Teachers can organize a personal class page that allows for easy management of students coursework or find collaborative partners on the sites forums. Plus, the site helps motivate students by empowering them to write about topics that inspire them -- and see what its like to write for a real audience.Read More