<![CDATA[AI LITERACY | ACADEMIC & CAREER SUCCESS - Interaction Lessons]]>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:59 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Your Research-Based Proof]]>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:53:45 GMThttps://www.black-liberation.tech/interaction-lessons/your-research-based-proofWho This Is For
10th grade to PhD learners—especially Latinas, Afro-Latinas, and Black women and girls—who want to strengthen their thinking, writing, and evidence-building skills while learning to navigate online sources critically and confidently.
This is for the learner who has ideas…
but wants to back them up with proof.

Purpose
This module helps learners build execution skills by:
  • Identifying a focused research question
  • Evaluating and selecting credible online sources
  • Writing a short research-based paper
  • Practicing digital literacies (asking questions, note-taking, evaluating credibility, justifying decisions, citing sources)
  • Publishing or archiving a completed draft as portfolio evidence
The goal is not a 20-page thesis.
The goal is evidence-based thinking made visible.

Portfolio Evidence
By the end, learners will have:
  • 1 completed research paper (3–6 pages OR 1,000–1,500 words depending on level)
  • 4–6 credible online sources cited
  • 1 annotated bibliography (brief notes on each source)
  • 1 reflection caption (“what I discovered / what changed my thinking / what I would research next”)

Learning Objective
By the end of this module, you will:
Formulate a focused research question, evaluate and synthesize credible online sources, and write a structured research paper that clearly presents an evidence-based argument relevant to your personal, academic, or professional interests.
A group of Black and Latina women and girls collaborate around a large wooden table in a bright library filled with bookshelves. Two adult mentors stand beside them, smiling and guiding the discussion. Several learners use laptops and tablets, while notebooks, printed research papers, and highlighted legislative briefs are spread across the table. The atmosphere feels focused, supportive, and academic, with natural light coming through tall windows. Black-Liberation.Tech
“Research Is Power”
​The library was quieter today.

Jasmine stared at her blank Google Doc.
Title: Technology and Inequality
Cursor blinking.
Nothing else.

Jasmine: “I don’t even know where to start. There’s so much information online. I Google something and it’s like… 10 million results.”

Tia pulled up a chair.

Tia: “I went to a research-based university. Let me tell you something—just because someone has a title doesn’t mean they’re teaching you how to research well. Sometimes you have to learn the structure yourself.”

Jasmine looked up.

Tia continued: “Research isn’t copying information. It’s asking a better question.”
Across the table, Ebony chimed in.

Ebony: “I do legislative research for clients. I can’t just Google and paste. I have to know: Who wrote this? When? Who benefits from this policy? Research is about impact.”

Nadine leaned in, thoughtful as always.

Nadine: “When I moved into human interaction design, I had to understand what people feel and need. Research is curiosity structured. It’s asking, ‘Why?’ and actually listening to the answer.”

Nicole Bakula smiled.

Nicole: “As a UX researcher, my job is literally to discover the ‘why’ behind what people do. If you tell me your favorite app, I want to know why you love it. What problem does it solve? What experience does it create? That’s research.”

She paused.

Nicole: “And as minorities? We already research. We ask each other: ‘Did that happen to you too?’ That’s qualitative research. We just have to bring it into professional spaces.”

Jazmin nodded energetically.

Jazmin: “I loved research. I didn’t even know it was my strength at first—writing, reading, analyzing. But it was research that helped me position myself. I once read a book about immigrant communities that finally explained my family’s story. Research gave language to my experience.”

Sharlene crossed her arms thoughtfully.

Sharlene: “Research is also about understanding community. If you want to build programs or market to Latino communities, you need to know who they are. Numbers alone aren’t enough. Context matters.”

Njoki added softly:

Njoki: “I research all the time—Google for products, scroll to understand trends, read articles to stay updated. But the difference between scrolling and research? Intention.”

Jasmine exhaled.

Jasmine: “So it’s not about finding everything. It’s about finding what answers my question.”

Tia smiled.

Tia: “Exactly. So don’t write ‘Technology and Inequality.’ That’s too big. Try this:
‘How does access to digital tools reduce educational inequality in small communities?’”

Jasmine’s fingers started moving.

Nicole leaned over:

Nicole: “There is always space for you at the research table. Take it.”

​And for the first time, Jasmine didn’t feel overwhelmed.
She felt focused.
Research had entered the room.
A close-up view of a student sitting at a wooden table working on a research assignment. On the table are printed articles with highlighted sections, handwritten notes, and a laptop displaying a document titled “Lived Experience is Data” and “Ethical Research.” In the center, an open notebook reads “Research is My Intellectual Armor,” followed by notes about moving from information to evaluation, argument to voice, and responsibility. A checklist labeled “Execution Log” includes timeboxed writing, final edits, and reflective journaling. The scene emphasizes focused study, critical thinking, and confidence-building through research. Black-Liberation.Tech
Module Activities: Ask → Investigate → Write → Justify → Archive
Step 1 — Narrow Your Research Question (15 minutes)
Too broad:
  • “Technology and inequality”
  • “Women in tech”
Focused:
  • “How does access to technology reduce educational gaps in metropolitan communities?”
  • “How do UX research practices improve accessibility for minority users?”
  • “How does after-school programming centered on global history affect identity development?”
Execution rule:
If your question cannot be answered in 5–7 pages, it’s too broad.

Step 2 — Source Sprint: Find 6 Sources (30 minutes)
Find:
  • 2 scholarly sources (.edu, Google Scholar, peer-reviewed articles)
  • 2 reputable news or research organizations
  • 1 data source (Pew, Census, policy report)
  • 1 community perspective (interview, blog by expert, nonprofit report)
Use the “Verify Then Trust” protocol:
  • Who wrote it?
  • When was it published?
  • Who funded it?
  • Is it biased?
  • Does it cite evidence?

Research With Responsibility
Research is not just about collecting information.
It is about how knowledge is created, whose voices are centered, and how stories are told.

Historically, research has sometimes excluded, misrepresented, or harmed communities of color. As emerging researchers, especially as Latinas, Afro-Latinas, and Black women and girls, we approach research differently — with care, context, and accountability.

Before you begin writing, pause and reflect:
Ask Yourself:
  • Who is being studied in my sources?
  • Are these voices speaking for themselves, or are others speaking about them?
  • Are the communities represented with dignity and nuance?
  • Does this research acknowledge systemic factors (history, policy, power)?
  • Am I including perspectives from people who share lived experience with this issue?

Ethical Commitments for This Module:
  • I will verify the credibility of my sources.
  • I will not misquote or distort evidence to fit my argument.
  • I will acknowledge complexity instead of oversimplifying.
  • I will consider how my research could impact real people.
  • I will center humanity, not just statistics.
Research is not about proving you are right.
It is about seeking truth with integrity.

As Nicole reminds us, minorities often approach research differently — we check in with community, we ask, “Did you experience this too?” That instinct is powerful. Bring that awareness into your academic and professional writing.

When you research with responsibility, you are not just completing an assignment.
You are practicing ethical leadership.

Optional Reflection Prompt (for high school learners)
“What responsibility do I have when I write about this topic?”

Step 3 — Annotate Before You Write (30 minutes)
For each source, write:
  • Main claim:
  • Key evidence:
  • How it connects to my question:
  • One quote I might use:
This prevents copy-paste writing.

Step 4 — Draft Structure (Build Sprint 1 – 40 minutes)
Use this scaffold:
Title
Introduction
  • Hook
  • Context
  • Research question
  • Thesis statement
Body Paragraphs (3–4)
  • Claim
  • Evidence (with citation)
  • Explanation (Why it matters)
Conclusion
  • What this means
  • Why it matters for community
  • What should happen next

Step 5 — Cite + Justify (20 minutes)
Choose citation style (MLA, APA, Chicago).
Write one sentence:
“I structured my argument this way because…”
That is metacognitive execution.
It means you are paying attention to your own thinking—understanding why you organized your ideas a certain way and how you chose to support your argument.

Step 6 — Reflection Caption (10 minutes)
  • What I discovered:
  • What changed my thinking:
  • What I would research next:

Deliverables Checklist
  • Completed research paper draft
  • 4–6 credible sources cited
  • Annotated notes
  • Reflection caption

Mini Rubric (Portfolio-Based Evidence)
Complete (Meets Goal)
  • Clear research question
  • Evidence cited
  • Structured argument
  • Reflection included
Strong (Beyond Goal)
  • Nuanced argument
  • Clear synthesis across sources
  • Community lens included
  • Cultural awareness present
  • Revision after feedback

Instructor/Facilitator Notes
​For 10th–12th Grade:
  • Provide 3 sample research questions
  • Provide 2 pre-vetted scholarly sources
  • Use shorter 3-page structure
For College/PhD:
  • Encourage synthesis across disciplines
  • Require 1 counterargument section
  • Encourage public-facing research translation (blog summary version)
]]><![CDATA[Create a Personal Blog]]>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:50:30 GMThttps://www.black-liberation.tech/interaction-lessons/personal-blogBuild It Messy: Your First Blog Post (and Your First Proof)
Who this is for
10th grade to PhD learners—especially Latinas, Afro-Latinas, and Black women/girls who are self-starters, creative, and ready to move from “consuming content” to publishing something real.

Purpose
This module helps learners build execution skills by completing a minimum viable blog and publishing a first post—without getting stuck in perfectionism.
Portfolio EvidenceBy the end, learners will have:
  • 1 published blog link (or shareable draft link)
  • 1 screenshot of the post + homepage
  • 1 reflection caption (“what I built / what I learned / what’s next”)
  • 1 connection moment (comment, DM, or feedback request)

Learning Objective
By the end of this module, you will publish a short blog post that shares a personal, academic, or professional insight, and you will practice digital literacies (asking questions, note-taking, communicating, DM’ing, and justifying decisions) to move from idea → draft → publish.
Two young Black women sit side by side at a wooden table in a library with tall bookshelves and arched windows in the background. One wears headphones while working on a laptop covered with transparent floating digital windows, representing multiple open tabs or ideas. A yellow sticky note on the laptop reads “Start a Blog.” A notebook lies open on the table, and both appear focused and engaged, suggesting collaboration and the transition from digital overwhelm to purposeful action. Black-Liberation.Tech
“From Tabs to Truth”
Jasmine sat at the library table with her laptop open, headphones on, and a notebook full of half-finished ideas. A sticky note on the edge of her computer read: START A BLOG. Under it, she’d scribbled: But what if it’s not good?

Her browser looked like a crowded room—YouTube tutorials, “Best Blogging Platforms,” “How to Write Like a Pro,” “How to Grow an Audience Fast.” Fifteen tabs. No post.

Tia walked by with that calm, steady energy she always carried—like someone who had learned to build through the nerves.

Tia: “Jasmine… how many tabs you got open?”

Jasmine groaned.

Jasmine: “Don’t judge me. I’m trying to do this right. Like… the right platform, the right theme, the right voice… I keep researching and I still haven’t written anything.”

Tia leaned in, smiling—not in a “gotcha” way, but in a “I’ve been there” way.

Tia: “Listen. When I was in undergrad, I had to create a blog for my internship. I documented my experience and wrote about marketing. It wasn’t perfect. But it was real. That blog helped me get over myself.”

Jasmine blinked.

Jasmine: “So you didn’t have the perfect setup first?”

Tia: “Baby, I had a draft and a deadline. That’s what made it real.”

Across the room, Dominique overheard and rolled her chair over, warm but direct.
Dominique: “Can I tell you something? I used to blog on Medium—just little snippets of my life and how I got into tech. Then I started sharing more about what it’s like working in the industry… the good and the challenging parts, especially as a woman of color.”

Jasmine’s eyes widened.

Jasmine: “But weren’t you nervous? Like… what if people judge you?”

Dominique nodded like she respected the fear, but didn’t let it drive.

Dominique: “Of course. But blogging gave people a way to reach out. Sometimes they’d DM me with questions, and we’d end up having real conversations—about interviews, about getting a foot in the door. The blog wasn’t just content. It was connection.”

Nadine, who had been listening quietly, added her signature “professional lens” with a small laugh.

Nadine: “Also… not all learning needs to come from random influencers. Sometimes I prefer learning from seasoned professionals—the people with years of experience. But you know what? Even professionals start with drafts. Your first post isn’t your final form.”

Njoki raised her hand from the other table like she was calling a meeting to order.

Njoki: “And honestly? The best reason to start a blog is purpose. If you’re excited, passionate—give yourself a reason to create. Your blog can grow with you. You can even add code later if you want.”

Tia tapped Jasmine’s notebook.

Tia: “Okay. New rule. Close ten tabs. Keep one. Then write one post. A messy first post is better than a perfect idea living in your head.”

Jasmine exhaled—like she’d been holding her breath for weeks.

Jasmine: “Alright. One post. Messy. But mine.”

Dominique smiled.

Dominique: “That’s it. Publish something you would’ve needed when you were starting.”

And just like that, Jasmine opened a blank document.
One title. One paragraph. One truth.
Execution had entered the room.

How many tabs are open in your mind right now?

An instructional slide titled “How many tabs are open in your mind right now?” visually contrasts digital overwhelm with focused execution. On the left, a laptop screen displays multiple browser tabs labeled “The Overwhelm.” On the right, a clean writing window titled “Untitled Document” appears under “The Shift,” with prompts such as “What happened?” and “What did I learn?” A checklist labeled “Definition of Done” includes items like title written and post published. A quote reads, “A messy first post is better than a perfect idea living in your head,” emphasizing action over perfection. Black-Liberation.Tech
Module Activities: Build → Share → Reflect → Archive
Step 1 — Choose Your Blog Topic (10 minutes)
Pick one lane:
Option A: Personal
  • “A lesson I learned the hard way…”
  • “How I’m learning without spending money…”
  • “What I wish someone told me…”
Option B: Academic
  • “How I’m managing school/work/life…”
  • “My study system / note-taking system…”
  • “What I’m researching and why it matters…”
Option C: Professional / Career
  • “My path into ___ (or my curiosity about it)…”
  • “How I’m building my portfolio…”
  • “A skill I’m learning and how…”
Execution rule: one topic, one post, one audience.

Step 2 — Define “Done” (5 minutes)
Your post is DONE when it has:
  • A title
  • 3 short sections (with headers)
  • 1 image (optional)
  • 1 “So what / what’s next” closing paragraph
That’s it.

Step 3 — Pick Your Platform (10 minutes)
Choose based on ease, not aesthetics:
  • Google Docs (draft-only) → easiest to start
  • Medium → quickest publishing
  • WordPress.com → good for growth
  • Wix / Squarespace → more design control (optional)
Execution rule: choose in 10 minutes. No redesigning today.

Step 4 — Build Sprint 1: Write the Ugly Draft (25 minutes)
Timer on. No researching.
Use this scaffold:
Title:
Hook (2–3 sentences):
Section 1: What happened / what I noticed
Section 2: What I tried / what I learned
Section 3: What I recommend / what I’m doing next
Closing: One sentence to the reader (“If you’re like me…”)

Step 5 — Build Sprint 2: Light Polish + Add One Proof (20 minutes)
  • Add headers
  • Add one image or screenshot OR a short bullet list
  • Fix obvious typos (not perfection)
Justify your decision:
Write 1 sentence: “I chose to publish this now because…”

Step 6 — Connection Moment (10–15 minutes)
Choose ONE:
Option A: CommentLeave a thoughtful comment on a blog post by a Latina, Afro-Latina, or Black woman creator.
Option B: DM (Template)“Hi ___, I’m building a small blog as part of my portfolio. Would you be willing to share one tip on what makes a post clear or impactful?”
Option C: Peer FeedbackAsk a friend/classmate:
“What’s one part that resonates? What’s one part that’s unclear?”

Step 7 — Publish + Archive Portfolio Proof (10 minutes)
Upload/save:
  • Link OR shareable draft
  • Screenshot of the post
  • Reflection caption (3–6 sentences)
Reflection caption template:
  • What I built:
  • What I learned:
  • What I’m improving next:

Deliverables Checklist (for learners)
  • Blog post published or shared as a draft link
  • Screenshot saved
  • Reflection caption written
  • One connection action completed (comment, DM, or peer feedback)

Mini Rubric (Portfolio-Based Evidence)
Complete (Meets Goal)
  • Post exists and is readable
  • Includes clear headers and a closing takeaway
  • Evidence saved (screenshot/link)
  • One connection action completed
Strong (Beyond Goal)
  • Post includes a personal story + specific advice
  • Uses a culturally affirming lens or clear audience focus
  • Feedback received and one revision made

Instructor/Facilitator Notes (Optional)
To support younger learners (10th–12th):
  • Provide 3 sample titles
  • Use a guided worksheet version of the draft scaffold
  • Encourage publishing in a low-stakes space first (Google Doc, private Medium)
To support college/PhD learners:
  • Encourage “blogging as knowledge translation” (research-to-public clarity)
  • Add optional “resource box” section linking 3 sources
  • Include professional positioning prompts (bio line + niche)
]]><![CDATA[LEVEL 4: ECOSYSTEM ARCHITECTS]]>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:13:12 GMThttps://www.black-liberation.tech/interaction-lessons/level-4-ecosystem-architectsHigh Difficulty | Infrastructure | Long-Term Sustainability | System Building
These are the most complex because they require vision, technical design, systems thinking, and ongoing management.
  1. Develop a Digital Product (app/software)
  2. Design an Online Course (full structured course with modules)
  3. Start an Online Mentoring Program
  4. Build a Digital Community Forum
  5. Create a Virtual Art Exhibition (full-scale curated and promoted event)

Why Level 4?
  • Requires technical or platform infrastructure
  • Requires long-term maintenance
  • Involves multiple stakeholders
  • Requires community management
  • Requires strategic sustainability planning
This is not just “build something.”
This is “build a system.”
]]><![CDATA[LEVEL 3: FACILITATOR & SYSTEM DESIGNER]]>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:10:33 GMThttps://www.black-liberation.tech/interaction-lessons/level-3-facilitator-system-designerModerate–High Difficulty | Leadership | Coordination | Instructional Design
Now we move into multi-person systems, planning, and leadership.
  1. Organize an Online Workshop
  2. Host a Virtual Networking Event
  3. Design an Online Workshop for Educators
  4. Build an Online Learning Resource Library
  5. Conduct a Digital Marketing Audit

Why Level 3?
  • Requires curriculum design or structured facilitation
  • Requires coordination of participants
  • Moves from personal creation to structured learning design
  • Introduces evaluation and assessment
This level shifts you into:
Builder → Facilitator → Strategist
]]><![CDATA[LEVEL 2: PUBLIC-FACING CREATOR PROJECTS]]>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:06:29 GMThttps://www.black-liberation.tech/interaction-lessons/level-2-public-facing-creator-projectsModerate Difficulty | Audience Engagement | Brand Development
These projects move from building for yourself to building for an audience.
  1. Launch a YouTube Channel
  2. Start a Podcast
  3. Develop an E-book
  4. Create a Professional Website
  5. Start a Social Media Marketing Campaign
​
Why Level 2?
  • Requires consistency and strategy
  • Introduces public visibility
  • Requires branding, positioning, and analytics
  • Begins audience-building
This is where you move from:
“I made something.”
to
“I shared something.”
]]><![CDATA[Level 1: FOUNDATIONAL BUILDERS]]>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:00:48 GMThttps://www.black-liberation.tech/interaction-lessons/d12-foundational-buildersLow–Moderate Difficulty | Individual Execution | Skill Application
These projects require initiative but are primarily solo, skill-based, and execution-focused. They build confidence and tangible artifacts.
  1. Write a Research Paper Using Online Sources
  2. Curate a Social Media Content Calendar
  3. Host a Virtual Book Club
  4. Create a Personal Blog
  5. Create a Digital Portfolio

Why Level 1?
  • Focus on individual production
  • No complex technical infrastructure
  • Minimal financial investment
  • Low coordination complexity
  • High confidence-building value
This is where Tia Simmons’ mindset lives:
“Don’t let perfection stop you. Build the draft. Publish the post.”]]><![CDATA[D4.2 Navigating Online Communities]]>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:04:38 GMThttps://www.black-liberation.tech/interaction-lessons/d42-navigating-online-communitiesExamples of Digital Literacies and Reflection & Writing Prompts: Review the examples of digital literacies. Reflect on the corresponding prompts and write out your responses. You are welcome to skip any of the prompts that do not apply and jump to the "guiding questions for online search" to learn more about how others demonstrate the digital literacies.
1. Design Research
  • Reflection: How do you currently approach design research, whether it's for a product, website, or academic project? What methods do you typically use to gather qualitative and quantitative data?
  • Admiration: Who do you admire in the field of design research? What strategies or tools do they use to gather data, analyze it, and present findings? How can you apply these strategies to your own research process?
  • Development Goal: How would you like to enhance your design research skills? Are there specific tools or methodologies you want to learn more about, such as user-centered design, ethnographic research, or data visualization techniques?
  • Exploration Question: How can you use design research to better understand the needs of your target audience or the problems you're trying to solve? What is the importance of user feedback in this process, and how do you gather it effectively?
  • Guiding Online Search Questions:
    • Search for successful women in design research or user experience (UX) research. What research methodologies do they emphasize in their work? How do they apply these to solve complex design challenges?
    • Explore courses, webinars, or resources that teach design research methods. What do they recommend for [beginners, intermediate, or advanced users] looking to build expertise in this field?
2. Share (Building and Developing a Personal or Professional Brand)
  • Reflection: How do you currently share your work or knowledge online? What platforms do you use (e.g., social media, blogs, websites)? What strategies do you use to share valuable insights or content?
  • Admiration: Think about a person or organization whose content-sharing practices you admire. How do they maintain consistency in sharing valuable content? What makes their posts or shares engaging, and how can you replicate these strategies for your own work?
  • Development Goal: How would you like to improve your content-sharing skills? Are there particular types of content (e.g., blogs, videos, social media posts) that you want to focus on? What skills do you need to develop to create and share content more effectively?
  • Exploration Question: How can sharing content help you build credibility in your field? What types of content could you create that would resonate with your target audience or professional network?
  • Guiding Online Search Questions:
    • Search for women in tech who are known for their ability to share valuable insights online. What platforms do they use, and how do they engage with their audience?
    • Look for examples of thought leaders or influencers in your field who excel at sharing content. How do they maintain authenticity while sharing their knowledge?
Additional Exploration and Expansion Prompts:
  • Possibilities in Your Academic and Career Pursuits:
    • How could building your design research and content-sharing skills impact your academic or professional journey? What opportunities could arise from becoming a leader in sharing valuable insights or conducting high-quality design research?
    • Reflect on how demonstrating expertise in design research and sharing content could help you establish yourself as a thought leader in your field. How could this elevate your personal or professional brand?​
]]><![CDATA[D3.2 Navigating Social Media]]>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:04:01 GMThttps://www.black-liberation.tech/interaction-lessons/d32-navigating-social-mediaExamples of Digital Literacies and Reflection & Writing Prompts: Review the examples of digital literacies. Reflect on the corresponding prompts and write out your responses. You may use those selected or choose new ones later on in the lesson. You are welcome to skip any of the prompts that do not apply and jump to the "guiding questions for online search" to learn more about how others demonstrate the digital literacies.
1. Broadcast
  • How do you use broadcasted content in your daily life or work? (e.g., live streams, podcasts, webinars)
  • Reflect on a time when you broadcasted content yourself. What was the outcome, and how did others respond to it?
  • How do others broadcast content that you admire? What techniques or tools do they use that you would like to implement?
  • In what ways do you not want to broadcast content? Are there any approaches to broadcasting that you would prefer to avoid?
  • Guiding Questions for Online Search: Search for examples of women who excel at broadcasting content in tech, media, or other industries. How do they engage with their audience? What platforms do successful broadcasters use, and how do they build their audiences?
2. Sharing Great Insights (Building a Personal or Professional Brand)
  • How do you currently share your insights (through social media, blogs, presentations, etc.)?
  • Reflect on a time when sharing your insight led to meaningful feedback or engagement. How did this shape your professional or personal growth?
  • How do others share insights in a way that resonates with you? What aspects of their approach do you admire and want to incorporate into your own practice?
  • How can sharing insights help you build your personal or professional brand? What role do your insights play in shaping how others perceive you in your academic or professional community?
  • What areas of your expertise do you feel you should be sharing more of? How can you make your insights more impactful or relevant to your audience?
  • Guiding Questions for Online Search: Search for women in your field (tech, business, education, etc.) who excel at sharing insights on social media or blogs. How do they structure their content, and what platforms do they use? Explore online resources about building a professional brand through sharing knowledge. What methods or tools do experts recommend for getting your insights in front of the right people?
3. Retweeting (as a Tool for Content Curation)
  • How do you use retweeting in your social media practice? Do you primarily retweet content that resonates with your interests or professional goals?
  • Reflect on a time when retweeting content helped you build your network or support a cause. What was the outcome of sharing that content?
  • How do others use retweeting to curate content in a way that you admire? What do you find effective about their approach?
  • Are there types of content or sources that you want to retweet more frequently? How can retweeting help you stay relevant in your field?
  • What are some ways you can leverage retweeting to strengthen your own personal or professional brand?
  • Guiding Questions for Online Search: Look for examples of women in tech or other industries who use retweeting to curate meaningful content. What strategies do they use to share knowledge and engage their followers? Search for how to effectively use retweeting to establish yourself as a thought leader. What platforms and tools are best for curating content to support your professional growth?
4. Follow Pages
  • What types of pages do you follow (e.g., brands, institutions, communities)? How do these pages enhance your digital experience?
  • Reflect on the role pages play in your professional or academic development. How do they keep you informed?
  • Are there any pages you follow that you find more beneficial than others? Why?
  • What strategies can you use to curate the pages you follow to ensure they support your career or academic aspirations?
  • Guiding Questions for Online Search: Search for examples of women-led businesses, universities, or initiatives that use digital pages to share valuable content. How do they engage with their audience? Explore how following specific pages related to your field can provide networking opportunities or insights. What pages do successful women in your industry follow?
]]><![CDATA[D2.2 Communicating & Collaborating Online]]>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:02:54 GMThttps://www.black-liberation.tech/interaction-lessons/d22-communicating-collaborating-onlineExamples of Digital Literacies and Reflection & Writing Prompts: Review the examples of digital literacies. Reflect on the corresponding prompts and write out your responses. You are welcome to skip any of the prompts that do not apply and jump to the "guiding questions for online search" to learn more about how others demonstrate the digital literacies.
1. Create
  • How do you approach the creative process when using digital tools?
  • Can you describe something digital that you've created (e.g., a blog, video, or design)? How did you go about creating it?
  • What creative skills do you think are essential for success in your academic or professional journey?
  • How would you like to expand your creative abilities using digital tools?
  • Guiding Questions for Online Search: Look for women in creative fields (e.g., graphic design, writing, or music) who use digital tools. What new creative tools are they using?
2. Drawing Stuff
  • Do you use digital tools for drawing or designing? What do you create, and how do you approach the process?
  • Reflect on a digital drawing or design you've made. What digital tools did you use, and what was your creative process?
  • What role does digital drawing or design play in your academic or professional field?
  • How could you expand your digital design or drawing skills for future projects?
  • Guiding Questions for Online Search:​ Search for women in tech or digital art who specialize in digital drawing or design. What tools do they use, and how have they excelled in this field?
]]><![CDATA[D1.2 Digital Literacies]]>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 17:17:22 GMThttps://www.black-liberation.tech/interaction-lessons/d12-digital-literaciesExamples of Digital Literacies and Reflection & Writing Prompts: Review the examples of digital literacies. From the list below, select 5 to explore further throughout the lesson. Based on your selections, reflect on the corresponding prompts and write out your responses. You may use those selected or choose new ones later on in the lesson. You are welcome to skip any of the prompts that do not apply and jump to the "guiding questions for online search" to learn more about how others demonstrate the digital literacies.
1. Beta Testing
  • Have you ever participated in beta testing for a product or service? How did you contribute to improving it?
  • How do you think beta testing benefits both the developer and the user?
  • What digital tools would you like to test or help develop? How could this experience help you grow professionally?
  • Guiding questions for online search: Explore how Latinas, Afro-Latinas and Black ​women in tech engage with beta testing for software development. What tools or platforms do they prefer?
2. Branding
  • How do you define your personal brand online? What digital platforms do you use to shape your online presence?
  • Reflect on a person or company whose digital branding you admire. What strategies do they use that you can apply to your own work or career?
  • In what ways does digital branding impact your professional opportunities? How can you enhance your personal or business brand?
  • Guiding questions for online search: Search for Latinas, Afro-Latinas and Black women who are entrepreneurs or in tech who have built successful digital brands. What steps did they take to establish their brand?
3. Build a Computer
  • Have you ever built or upgraded your own computer? If so, what did you learn from the experience? If not, how do you think this skill would benefit you in the digital world?
  • What aspects of computer hardware and software are essential to understand for future career opportunities in tech?
  • How could learning to build a computer help you better troubleshoot tech issues?
  • Guiding questions for online search: Look up resources for building a computer. Are there online communities or tutorials led by Latinas, Afro-Latinas and Black women in tech?
4. Build Content
  • What types of digital content have you created (e.g., blog posts, videos, podcasts)? How did you go about creating it?
  • What digital tools do you use to build content? Are there any tools you would like to try out?
  • How does building digital content contribute to your professional goals?
  • Guiding questions for online search: Search for examples of Latinas, Afro-Latinas and Black women in tech who excel at creating content. What platforms do they use to share their work?
5. Build Software
  • Have you ever been involved in software development? How did you learn to code or contribute to a project?
  • What skills are necessary for building software? How can you start building these skills?
  • How could learning to build software expand your career opportunities in the tech industry?
  • Guiding questions for online search: Find stories of Latinas, Afro-Latinas and Black women who have built or contributed to successful software projects. What advice do they have for [beginners, intermediate, or advanced users]?
6. Designing Websites
  • Reflect on how you approach website design, whether for professional or personal use. What key elements do you focus on to make the website user-friendly and effective?
  • What challenges have you faced when designing websites? How did you solve them?
  • If you were to improve your website design skills, what areas would you focus on (e.g., aesthetics, usability, functionality)?
  • Guiding questions for online search: Look for examples of Latinas, Afro-Latinas and Black women in web design who have built successful websites. What principles or best practices do they follow when designing a site?
7. Design My Stuff
  • When designing personal or professional projects (e.g., posters, presentations, social media graphics), how do you decide on the layout, color scheme, and content structure?
  • How do you ensure your designs align with your target audience’s needs or preferences?
  • What digital tools do you use to create designs? Are there any new tools you’d like to try to improve your designs?
  • Guiding questions for online search: Search for digital design inspiration from Latinas, Afro-Latinas and Black women in creative fields. What new tools or methods are they using to create impactful designs?
8. Develop
  • Reflect on a skill or project you have developed over time (e.g., personal growth, business strategies, new technology). How did you nurture this development?
  • How do you measure the success of something you’ve developed? What indicators or feedback do you use to track progress?
  • What new skills or projects would you like to develop in the future? How will you approach their growth?
  • Guiding questions for online search: Find stories of Latinas, Afro-Latinas and Black women in STEM or business who developed impactful skills or products. What resources or strategies did they use?
9. Use Technology in a New Way
  • Reflect on a time when you used technology in a way that was new or innovative for you. How did this shift improve your work or personal life?
  • How can you challenge yourself to use technology in new ways to address problems or improve your productivity?
  • What new technologies would you like to experiment with to enhance your skills or creativity?
  • Guiding questions for online search: Search for stories about Latinas, Afro-Latinas and Black women who have used technology in new ways to achieve success. What innovations or creative uses of technology have you found inspiring?
10. Writing
  • How do you approach writing in your personal or professional life? What strategies help you organize and communicate your thoughts effectively?
  • Reflect on a time when your writing made a significant impact. How did you ensure your message was clear and well-received?
  • How can you refine your writing skills to better express your ideas and connect with your audience?
  • Guiding questions for online search: Look for successful Latinas, Afro-Latinas and Black women writers or communicators who use writing as a tool to influence or inspire others. What tips do they offer for improving writing skills?
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