*This blog post is a modified version of an Instagram post from June 16, 2020.*
Here are some tips for using my Package Program activity guides in a virtual space! These tips are applicable to all of the Package Programs, but don’t hesitate to reach out if you have a more specific question about a certain activity! If you are using other platforms, please let me know and I will start working on tips for those. Let’s jump in! Tip 1: Set Guidelines! Ask participants to stay muted when the moderator or another participant is speaking. If your audience is a little too young to understand Zoom functions, ask that they have a parent/sibling nearby to assist them. If you have preferences about virtual backgrounds/camera settings, let your participants know before the call! The rest of your guidelines should be basically the same as in-person guidelines for respectful and productive discussion. Tip 2: Use Zoom Features! Have participants use the “raise hand” feature during discussions so that you can ensure everyone’s voice is heard. You can also use this feature to have participants “vote” on something or signal to you that they have completed an activity or assignment. Encourage participants to use the emoji reaction feature (thumbs up and clapping) during discussions to affirm and support others. Tip 3: Use the Chat! When you pose a question, type it in the chat as well. You never know when your audio, or a participant’s, could cut out. Do the same for breakout rooms, especially if a room has no moderator. If you need to check in with a participant but don’t want to call them out individually, you can send them a private chat. It may be helpful to put your overall agenda for the call in the chat, just so participants know what to expect. Keep in mind that a participant who joins the call AFTER you type a chat will not be able to see that chat, so make sure to start once everyone has arrived. Tip 4: Share Your Screen! You no longer have a projector, but you can still do the same things you would have by sharing your screen - whether it’s a presentation or video! You’ll want to ensure that your wifi has good signal if showing a video. Use the whiteboard feature to take public discussion notes for the group, especially if you had planned to do this in person. Other tips: Encourage everyone to use gallery view! When having a discussion, it always helps to see everyone’s faces. If you're doing an icebreaker/activity where everyone will eventually speak, be clear about the order of speaking. People see each other in different orders, so you cannot simply go across the screen. It helps to have people type in the chat "ready" when they're ready to speak and follow the order in which people typed their chat. If you record the meeting, make sure everyone is aware and comfortable. Send all participants any worksheets and materials in advance. Set devices in one place for the duration of the program/meeting. That’s all for now! Hope it was helpful, and comment or email with questions!
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*This blog post is a modified version of an Instagram post from June 14, 2020.* “Intersectional feminism” is a term coined in 1989 by lawyer and scholar Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw. The standard definition of feminism is “the advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of equality of the sexes.” Intersectionality plays an extremely important role in the way we view feminism and the ways in which we act on those views. Defined as the “complex, cumulative manner in which the effects of different identities and different forms of discrimination combine, overlap, or intersect,” intersectionality is a recognition of the different identities that make us who we are. Therefore, intersectional feminism recognizes and strives to address the identities of women beyond their sex and the additional barriers that they create in striving for gender equality. When we don’t recognize these overlapping identities, feminist efforts can prove harmful. Terms such as “white feminism” have been used to describe feminist efforts that fail to address issues faced by minority groups such as women of color and LGBTQ+ women. Effective feminism requires understanding and recognition of intersectionality in order to produce changes that benefit all women and democratic systems as a whole. If you’re interested in learning more, Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw has compiled an excellent list of resources titled "Kimberlé Crenshaw Instructor's Guide: Free Resources on Intersectionality, Critical Race Theory Across Disciplines." You can download it below. Happy reading!
Originally posted on Instagram on June 7, 2020: "Over the last two weeks, I've been trying to decide the best way to support the Black Lives Matter movement using this specific platform. I felt that simply reposting informative graphics was not enough given this organization's focus on education and action. One thing I've been focusing on for the last few months is sharing feminist literature and media. Therefore, I've spent the past week compiling a list of literature centered around Black Feminism and Blackness in America. I, being a young woman of color, have always felt a connection with literature by female authors of my heritage, and I'm looking forward to further educating myself about issues faced by women of color with different backgrounds. As a disclaimer, I myself have not read every book on this list, but I spent a great deal of time reading reviews and analyses, and I am happy with the quality of this list so far. I'll keep adding, and if you have recommendations for me as I educate myself and share resources with you, don't hesitate to reach out! In the meantime, I hope you'll check it out and let me know your thoughts." As a disclaimer, I recognize that simply reading about intersectional feminism is not enough. I encourage you all to commit to action as well. A great way to do so is hold a conference in your area :) Enjoy these wonderful works of literature! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zpCoozbd6P54sW58gRzMIs-NSErQNmmIXlnwCCgZLaM/edit?usp=sharing Above is the Google Drive link. Below you can download the PDF version.
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