1. Civic Engagement and Social Justice in Online Teaching Steven A. Meyers Department of Psychology Roosevelt University Online Teaching Forum October 20, 2011

2. Does your course connect to the social justice mission of the university as much as you would like? Does your class address social issues? Are there applications of your course material that can improve the lives of others?

3. Expanding awareness Newspaper and blog articles First hand accounts Advocacy organizations

8. Reaching elected officials Registering to vote Researching legislation Contacting legislators

15. Promoting public awareness Writing letters to the editor Creating blogs and wikis Developing movies and audioslide shows Catalyzing action

24. The Internet can be a powerful tool for civic engagement and social justice. Will you use it?