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Water for Change

Below is a zine that highlights social activism through water narratives. Enjoy (it looks better in person). 










This is a digitalized version of a zine I made in response to eco-narratives on water protection and climate change in relation to youth leadership. The fun thing about presenting knowledge through multi-modal outlets is that you get to appeal to multiple parts of the brain. I referenced my art ability, my spacial-awareness, my transfer of information to others, my persuasiveness, and much more while making this zine. This zine was interesting to make because it felt like a project, rather than a chore. 

Educators who want to engage students within the material and allow opportunities for multi-outleted demonstration of concepts should look into zines and other digital creations. In addition, when students are exposed to an understanding of digital outlets of certain informations, it is important for them to see the relevancy in providing awareness and opportunity for social change through the use of voice and material, and that it isn't just something that requires lawful or government-based action. Activism can be highlighted in many forms, creation is one of them. 

 

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  1. Grace WillerApril 3, 2024 at 2:09 PM

    Hi Mackenzie!
    I love your zine! The pictures and texts are very engaging and pretty to look at too. Such a cool way to get information across. That's also awesome that making it did not feel like a chore, I also felt that way about the poster I made for my post. Nice work :)

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  2. Eli HanelApril 4, 2024 at 2:29 PM

    Hey Mackenzie,
    I thought your zine was very cute in its aesthetic, and powerful through your language. I do agree with your comment on zines and other multimodal endeavors being used in classrooms. I feel like they are great ways to see students and others on a personal level. In a way to really get to know the student. It is also very creative and they can really make a zine however they want.

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  3. Emily Witt's Lit BlogApril 14, 2024 at 9:54 AM

    Hi Mackenzie!
    I love the attention to details you applied to this zine! It really accentuates your rockstar writing style!

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  4. Candance Doerr-Stevens (a.k.a. "dancing stylus")April 17, 2024 at 2:13 PM

    Mackenzie, your zine turned out beautifully. Thank you so much for sharing images here on your blog and bringing the paper copy to class as well. Both viewing experiences were powerful in their own ways. I look forward to seeing what you create for your final project.

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